Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
Position Summary
UFC Gym Pinellas Park is looking for a motivated, passionate, and results-driven Personal Trainer who is committed to changing lives through fitness. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional one-on-one and semi-private training experiences while helping members achieve their health, fitness, and performance goals.
Our Personal Trainers do more than count reps - they educate, motivate, build relationships, and create lasting lifestyle changes. The ideal candidate is energetic, professional, sales-minded, and committed to providing an outstanding member experience from the first consultation through long-term success.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive fitness assessments and consultations.
- Design individualized exercise programs based on each client's goals, experience, and limitations.
- Deliver safe, effective, and engaging personal training sessions.
- Coach proper exercise technique and movement mechanics.
- Track client progress and adjust programming as needed.
- Educate clients on exercise, recovery, and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Build strong relationships that encourage long-term client retention.
- Follow up with prospective and current clients to support accountability and continued progress.
- Generate personal training sales through consultations, referrals, floor interactions, and member engagement.
- Promote additional UFC Gym programs, specialty coaching, and fitness events.
- Maintain detailed client records and session notes.
- Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and professional training environment.
Qualifications
Required
- Nationally accredited Personal Training Certification (NASM, ACE, NSCA, ACSM, ISSA, or equivalent).
- Current CPR/AED Certification.
- Strong understanding of exercise science and program design.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
- Corrective Exercise or Performance certifications.
- Nutrition Coaching Certification.
- Strength and Conditioning experience.
- Group Fitness Certification.
- Experience working with weight loss, muscle building, athletic performance, or rehabilitation clients.
What We're Looking For
The ideal Personal Trainer is:
- Passionate about helping others succeed.
- Positive, energetic, and highly professional.
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
- Comfortable building relationships and asking for the sale.
- Organized and dependable.
- A continuous learner who stays current with industry best practices.
- A team player who contributes to a positive club culture.
Physical Requirements
- Demonstrate exercises and movement patterns throughout training sessions.
- Lift and move training equipment as needed.
- Stand, walk, and coach for extended periods.
- Perform moderate to high-intensity physical activity throughout scheduled shifts.
Successful Personal Trainers consistently:
- Build and maintain a loyal client base.
- Deliver exceptional coaching that produces measurable results.
- Exceed monthly training sales and revenue goals.
- Maintain high client retention through outstanding service and accountability.
- Create an exceptional member experience that reflects the UFC Gym brand.
- Inspire members to become stronger, healthier, and more confident.
Compensation & Growth Opportunities
- Performance bonuses and incentive opportunities.
- Continuing education and professional development.
- Opportunities to grow into specialty coaching, small group training, fitness leadership, and management roles.