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Wellness & Fitness Center - Denbigh

Personal Trainer

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $25–$38/hr

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Newport News, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor develops customized exercise and fitness programs for clients. Reviews health and fitness goals, teaches correct and safe exercise technique, monitors progress and provides encouragement for clients. Leads fitness and exercise classes at a community center, club or pool. Teaches aerobics, water, strength building or other exercises and maintains equipment.

$54,883 / year median in Virginia

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $25.00

$38.

00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by program, and business needs Overview The Personal Trainer will provide members and non-members with an exercise prescription in a friendly, motivating, and professional manner. Will conduct sessions in a safe environment. The personal trainer maintains supervision of clients throughout session. What you will do Trainer is genuinely friendly and concerned for the client's well-being. He/she interacts positively with clients before, during or after sessions and uses their name when appropriate. Trainer teaches safe and effective sessions. The trainer refrains from using contraindicated movements and shows modifications throughout the session. Trainer is prepared to teach and maintains a level of fitness appropriate to demonstrate exercises. Trainer maintains current CPR certification and is knowledgeable about emergency response chain. CBL's are complete. Instructor maintains national personal training certification. Trainer is able to handle customer relation issues in a professional manner while not getting personally involved. The Trainer relays all information to manager or MOD and completes appropriate documentation. Trainer attends bi-monthly staff meetings. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred) Experience 1 year Personal training experience (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED)

American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) Personal Fitness Trainer
Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Upon Hire(Required) or American Course Exercise Personal Trainer (ACE)
American Council on Exercise (ACE) Upon Hire(Required) or Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Upon Hire(Required) or Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Upon Hire(Required) or Certified Personal Trainer
International Sports Sciences Association Upon Hire(Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.

riversideonline.com/careers.