As a Personal Trainer, you will deliver pre-designed workouts to groups and implement individualized workouts for members. You will also energize and motivate members while ensuring their safety during sessions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a strong knowledge of physiology and exercise techniques, and they must acquire a fitness certification within 90 days of hire. Effective communication skills and the ability to train all fitness levels are also required.
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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
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
Opportunity For Advancement
Training & Development
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.
This role may involve working at any of our neighboring branches, with specific details to be discussed during the interview.
Market context
Personal training demand in Mississippi gyms
Personal trainer roles in Mississippi are often tied to gyms, wellness centers, and community fitness programs, where demand tends to favor candidates who can coach safely across beginner to advanced fitness levels. Competition is usually strongest for applicants with strong physiology knowledge, clear communication, and the ability to earn the required fitness certification within 90 days. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the certification timeline and prepare examples of how you adapt workouts for different clients.
