ACAC Short Pump·Glen Allen, Virginia
The Health and Fitness Specialist will conduct fitness assessments, design personalized training programs, and provide one-on-one and small group training sessions. They will also educate members on exercise techniques and motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals.
Description Help people live their best lives—while building a thriving fitness career.
We’re looking for an energetic, certified Health and Fitness Specialist who is passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and reach their goals. In this role, you’ll work one-on-one and in small groups with members, delivering personalized training programs, expert coaching, and five-star service every day.
If you love connecting with people, coaching proper form, and creating results-driven programs—and you’re ready to grow your client base in a supportive, high-energy environment—we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do Conduct fitness assessments and health appraisals to understand each client’s starting point and goals Design and deliver personalized training programs tailored to each member’s needs and abilities Provide one-on-one and small group training sessions that are safe, engaging, and results-focused Track client progress and adapt programs to ensure continued improvement Educate members on exercise technique, nutrition basics, and healthy lifestyle habits Motivate and support clients to stay consistent and reach their goals Demonstrate proper use of strength, cardio, and functional training equipment Maintain a clean, organized fitness floor and ensure equipment is ready for members Proactively build and grow your personal training client base
What Makes You a Great Fit Current Personal Trainer Certification from a NOCA-NCCA accredited organization (REQUIRED) High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field preferred Previous personal training or fitness coaching experience strongly preferred Passion for helping people improve their health and fitness Strong communication, coaching, and customer service skills Comfortable motivating clients and building lasting member relationships Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays You must be at least 18 years of age Certification Requirement To ensure the highest level of coaching and safety for our members, all Health and Fitness Specialists must maintain an active certification from a NOCA-NCCA accredited organization (such as NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, etc.).
What You’ll Love About This Role Opportunity to make a real impact in people’s lives Supportive team environment with strong member relationships The ability to grow your training business and expand your client base A dynamic workplace where no two days are the same Affirmative Action/EEO statement acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
If you’re a certified Health and Fitness Specialist who loves helping people succeed, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and start making a difference—one workout at a time.
Market context
In Virginia, Certified Health and Fitness Specialist roles are typically driven by steady demand in gyms, wellness programs, and clinical or community fitness settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a current NOCA-NCCA accredited personal trainer certification, prior training experience, and strong communication skills, with a related bachelor’s degree preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certification details and tailor your application to client-facing experience.