Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Coach

We're not looking for a trainer. We're looking for the right person.

WHO WE ARE

Nika Athletics is a people-first gym in DeLand built around a simple idea: people deserve a place where they're actually known. Not a number. Not a membership. A person with a name, a story, and goals that matter. Our members are mostly in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. They're not chasing a six-pack. They want to stay strong, move well, and feel capable for the long haul. Coaching here means building real relationships and earning real trust

• the kind that compounds over years, not weeks.

WHAT THIS ROLE ACTUALLY IS

We're hiring a part-time coach. Someone who will work with personal training clients and lead group classes. For the right person, this grows. More hours, more responsibility, a bigger role in what we're building. We're not dangling a carrot. We genuinely want someone who's invested in where this goes. NASM, ACE, or similar certification is required (or you're actively working toward one). Beyond that, we're honestly more interested in how you show up than what's on your resume.

OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

We don't hire fast, and we think that's a good thing for everyone. Before any offer is made, we'll spend real time together through a structured internship period. You'll coach alongside us, get to know our members, and get a real feel for what Nika is. We'll get a real feel for you. Here's what that looks like: What you'll experience: Hands-on coaching alongside our team

• group classes and semi-private sessions with real feedback in real time. A close look at how we run things
• the systems, the workflows, the client journey from day one. Exposure to our OnRamp process, goal reviews, and nutrition integration so you can see how we actually help people make progress. Most importantly
• time inside our community, where you'll see firsthand why our members keep showing up. What we're looking for during that time: Someone who notices things. Whether it's a member's form, a shift in someone's mood, or a piece of equipment out of place
• you pay attention. Someone who's on time, every time. We count on each other. Someone who gets genuinely excited when a member hits a milestone
• not because it's part of the job, but because that stuff actually matters to you. Someone who wants to be coached as much as they want to coach. Feedback isn't a threat here
• it's how we all get better.

COMPENSATION

$15

• 60/hr.

Group class coaching sits at the lower end of that range. Personal training clients sit at the higher end. Where you land, and how quickly that grows, reflects the experience and value you bring.

HOW TO APPLY

This shouldn't be a generic application. Tell us who you are and why Nika feels like the right fit.

Then answer this:

tell us about a time you celebrated someone else's win, big or small. What happened and why did it matter to you?

Send it to:

zach@nikaathletics.com Completing the Nika internship program is not a guarantee of employment. But it's a really good start. Nika Athletics is an equal opportunity employer. We believe the best teams reflect the communities they serve. DeLand and surrounding areas preferred — we want someone who can show up consistently and become a real part of what we're building here.

Pay:

$15.00

• $60.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person