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Personal Trainer – Independent Contractor

Position Overview

Rise & Grind Fitness is seeking motivated, professional, and certified Personal Trainers to work with members looking for individualized fitness coaching and programming.

This is a 1099 independent contractor position, giving trainers the flexibility to operate their own personal training business while working with clients at Rise & Grind Fitness. Trainers are responsible for managing their own schedules, developing training programs, establishing their rates and packages, and maintaining the certifications and insurance necessary to provide professional training services.

Rather than working predetermined shifts, trainers will have access to available training times through our scheduling software and may book clients based on their own availability.

Compensation

Personal Trainers are not paid an hourly wage by Rise & Grind Fitness.

Trainers may establish their own:

• Hourly training rates
• Individual session pricing
• Multi-session packages
• Recurring personal training subscriptions

All pricing and packages are subject to approval by Rise & Grind Fitness.

Under our standard revenue-sharing arrangement, the trainer receives 75% of personal training revenue and Rise & Grind Fitness retains 25%. Client payments are processed through the gym’s approved payment system.

Because trainers establish their own pricing and control the number of clients and sessions they accept, individual earnings will vary based on rates, availability, and client volume.

Schedule & Client Booking

This position offers a high degree of scheduling flexibility.

Personal Trainers:

• Create and manage their own schedules.
• Select from available training times within the gym’s scheduling software.
• Schedule clients based on trainer and facility availability.
• Determine how many clients and training sessions they wish to accept.
• Are responsible for maintaining and updating their availability.
• Are expected to honor scheduled appointments and communicate professionally with clients regarding scheduling changes or cancellations.

There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours or clients.

Primary Responsibilities

Personal Trainers will be responsible for:

• Conducting safe and effective one-on-one or approved small-group personal training sessions.
• Evaluating clients’ fitness levels, goals, limitations, and training needs.
• Developing individualized exercise and fitness programs.
• Teaching proper exercise technique, form, and equipment usage.
• Monitoring client progress and adjusting programs when appropriate.
• Providing professional fitness guidance within the trainer’s scope of practice.
• Maintaining accurate client scheduling and training information through the gym’s designated software.
• Communicating professionally and reliably with clients.
• Maintaining a clean and safe training environment.
• Returning equipment to its proper location following training sessions.
• Following all Rise & Grind Fitness policies, facility rules, and safety procedures.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and protecting confidential client information.
• Maintaining all required certifications, credentials, and insurance throughout the duration of the contractor relationship.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

Applicants must have:

• A current Personal Trainer Certification from a nationally recognized organization, such as:
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
  • American Council on Exercise (ACE)
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
  • Or another nationally recognized certification approved by Rise & Grind Fitness
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Current First Aid certification, either separately or as part of an approved CPR/AED/First Aid program
• Valid government-issued photo identification
• Current professional liability insurance appropriate for personal training services
• Proof of all required certifications and insurance prior to beginning training services

Insurance Requirements

All Personal Trainers operate as independent contractors and are responsible for obtaining and maintaining their own professional and/or general liability insurance.

The trainer’s insurance policy must:

• Provide coverage appropriate for personal training and fitness instruction.
• Remain active for the entire period in which the trainer provides services at Rise & Grind Fitness.
• Name Rise & Grind Fitness as an Additional Insured, as required by the gym.
• Meet any minimum coverage requirements established by Rise & Grind Fitness.

Proof of insurance must be provided before a trainer may begin working with clients.

Additional Certifications

Additional specialty certifications are encouraged but are not required for general personal training. Trainers offering specialized services may be required to provide appropriate credentials for those services.

Examples include:

• Strength and conditioning
• Corrective exercise
• Senior fitness
• Youth fitness
• Sports performance
• Nutrition coaching
• Pre/postnatal fitness
• Mobility or flexibility training

Trainers may only advertise or provide specialized services that fall within their education, certification, insurance coverage, and professional scope of practice.

What We’re Looking For

Ideal candidates are:

• Reliable and professional
• Knowledgeable about exercise technique and programming
• Comfortable working independently
• Motivated to develop and maintain their own client base
• Personable and able to build strong relationships with members
• Safety-conscious
• Organized and responsive
• Committed to providing a positive experience for Rise & Grind Fitness members

Previous personal training experience is preferred, but qualified newly certified trainers are encouraged to apply.

Independent Contractor Relationship

Personal Trainers at Rise & Grind Fitness are independent contractors and not employees of Rise & Grind Fitness. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, certifications, business expenses, and other obligations associated with operating as an independent contractor.

Contractors maintain control over their availability, subject to facility availability, gym policies, client scheduling requirements, and the terms of their independent contractor agreement.

If you’re a certified trainer looking for a professional facility where you can build your client base, control your schedule, and develop your personal training business, we’d like to hear from you.