Illinois personal training roles stay certification-driven
In Illinois, personal trainer openings typically favor candidates who can show current fitness credentials and client-facing experience, especially in settings where retention and safety matter. This role is competitive because the required nationally accredited certification, CPR/First Aid/AED credentials, and preferred exercise science background signal readiness to work independently; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and tailor your application to coaching, program design, and member engagement.
Quick overview
Responsibilities
include delivering pre-designed workouts to groups, programming individualized workouts for members, and actively motivating participants throughout sessions. The role also requires building fitness attendance, retaining current members, and ensuring participant safety regarding heart rate and exercise technique.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess strong knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics, and must acquire an approved fitness certification within 90 days of hire. Desired traits include being great at coaching, encouraging others, promoting behavior change, and having the capacity to train all fitness levels.
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Job description
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discounts
Opportunity for advancement
Profit sharing
Training & development
Wellness resources
Something different is happening here.
And it’s Real AF.
Getting fit doesn’t work if you only focus on fitness.
And going it alone should never be a sign of strength.
Our coaches support you in a way no one else can with the best fitness and holistic help inside the gym – and out.
And our community of members is waiting to meet you.
Anytime Fitness is currently seeking qualified personal trainers who can deliver a fantastic workout experience to our clients. As an AF Personal Trainer, you will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to create and conduct safe and effective exercises for a wide variety of participants. The desired candidate must have a passion for helping people become the best versions of themselves by helping people make incremental lifestyle changes to obtain sustainable and long-term results.
Our Most successful Personal Trainers are people who
Great at giving guidance, education, and coaching to others
Encourage others to do their best
Comfortable and confident with fitness program design and program instruction
Promote and influence behavior change
Develop relationships with all types of people
Keeps clients and customers happy and engaged
Things you will do as a Personal Trainer
Fitness Consultations
1:1 training
Small Group Training
Group Training
Virtual Training
Membership Sales
Responsibilities
Deliver pre-designed workouts to groups of 4+ members
Program and implement individualized workouts for members
Benefits
401(k)
Profit Sharing
401(k) Matching
Employee Discounts
Wellness Resources
Training & Development
Opportunity for Advancement
Energize and motivate members throughout the sessions
Build fitness attendance and retain current members
Ensure the safety of participants in regard to heart rate and exercise technique
Provide options and challenges for specific exercises to accommodate various skill levels
Attend weekly/monthly fitness staff meetings and required educational presentations
Handle member concerns when applicable
Sales and Marketing for Programming
Proactive outreach to inactive members
Assist in retention efforts
Provide exceptional member service
Qualifications
Have a strong knowledge of physiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics
Must acquire a fitness certification/personal trainer certification within 90 days of hire from an AF fitness-approved education company such as ACSM, ACE, NASM, NSCA, etc.
Ability to multi-task and stay organized
Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills
Desire and capacity to train all fitness levels
Manage time and schedules
Compensation & Growth Opportunities. We offer a base hourly rate plus additional training commissions based on your client roster, session delivery and package sales. This means the more clients you support, the more you earn — rewarding both your impact and your hustle. While the range below reflects realistic early earnings, many of our coaches go on to earn more as they build strong client relationships and deliver results over time.
Spanish fluency strongly preferred to support communication with our Spanish-speaking clients and team members.
Compensation
$19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Something different is happening here.
And it’s real af.
Our culture is defined by People, Purpose, Profits, Play®. We are looking for hard working people with a purpose that find the fun in everything they do.
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