Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Personal Trainer who is dedicated to transforming lives through exercise. At Jersey Strong, our Personal Trainers deliver exceptional customer service by providing fun and effective personal training sessions. With a deep understanding of exercise programming and a commitment to professional development, our Personal Trainers are dedicated to ensuring our members receive the best fitness experience in the Garden State.

Jersey Strong Staff is: 

RESULTS FOCUSED, we focus on specific and measurable results and hustle to meet our goals. 

EMPATHETIC, we are sensitive to the challenges of each person's unique journey. 

ENTHUSIASTIC, we are enthusiastic about the positive role fitness plays in people's lives. 

💰 Compensation Overview

Base Session Pay (30-Minute Personal Training Sessions)

Your base session rate consists of:

1. Session Pay for in-person delivery
2. Jersey Strong+ Pay for 10 minutes of digital programming and client support per session

Compensation by Education Level:

• Level 1 Trainer: $8.00 per session ($16.00/hour)
• Level 2 Trainer: $10.00 per session ($20.00/hour)
• Level 3 Trainer: $12.00 per session ($24.00/hour)

Your education level is determined by your certifications and CEUs, as outlined in our “Personal Training Career Path Curriculum.” Maintaining current credentials is required to retain your level.

Monthly Session Bonus Structure

Based on the number of 30-minute sessions delivered in a month:

Monthly Sessions Bonus Per Session
40–69 | $0.50
70–99 | $1.00
100–149 | $2.00
150–199 | $3.00
200+ | $5.00

Paid-in-Full PT Sales Commission

• 10% commission on total cash collected from paid-in-full personal training packages you sell

SHIFT Group Class Pay

SHIFT classes are specialty small-group workouts purchased separately by members.

Participants Pay Per Class
0 (No-show) | $15.43
1–2 | $25.00
3–4 | $35.00
5+ | $50.00

🕓 Pay Schedule

All compensation is paid biweekly (on the 1st and 15th) for the previous pay period.

🎁 Benefits

• IDEA membership with access to nationally recognized certifications and CEUs
• 401(k) eligibility after 1 year
• Vacation:
  • 1 week after 1 year
  • 2 weeks after 2 years
  • 3 weeks after 5 years

• Complimentary membership for an immediate family member
• Ongoing career development opportunities and advancement

🧠 About the Role

Jersey Strong Personal Trainers deliver high-energy, effective 30- and 60-minute training sessions while providing personalized guidance, accountability, and encouragement. Trainers also engage clients digitally through the Jersey Strong+ platform to provide holistic support.

✅ Requirements

• Full-time availability
• Preferred: NCCA- or NBFE-accredited personal training certification
• Preferred: Experience in fitness, health coaching, or group instruction
• Goal-driven and passionate about client success
• Strong communication skills
• Team-oriented, dependable, and coachable

💪 Who Thrives in This Role

• Passionate about changing lives through fitness
• Comfortable balancing in-person training, digital support, and group instruction
• Excels in fast-paced, client-centered environments
• Motivated by performance-based compensation and growth

Jersey Strong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and empowering environment for all employees.

Compensation: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour

Helping Our Members to "Live Life in a Body They Love"

Most people look in the mirror and they're not happy with their body.  At Jersey Strong we match each of our gym members with the right workouts to get in shape and live life in a body they love.

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Immediate start, Shift work,

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