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Personal Training Specialist

D1 Training - Altoona·Altoona, Iowa

Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 days ago
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About the role

Design and implement individualized training programs for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Lead training sessions and use data-driven metrics to monitor progress and ensure safe athletic development.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement We are seeking a certified and passionate Personal Training Specialist to develop athletes of all ages and ability levels. This role is responsible for assessing each athlete's needs, creating individualized training programs, delivering safe and engaging coaching, and using measurable performance data to demonstrate progress.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design individualized training plans based on each athlete's age, skill level, sport, physical abilities, and short- and long-term goals.
  • Lead one-on-one and small-group training sessions for youth, adult, recreational, and competitive athletes.
  • Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of strength, speed, agility, mobility, endurance, coordination, and sport-specific performance.
  • Establish measurable performance benchmarks and use data-driven metrics to monitor progress and adjust programming.
  • Maintain accurate records of assessments, attendance, training loads, personal records, and goal achievement.
  • Teach proper technique, movement mechanics, recovery habits, and injury-prevention strategies.
  • Adapt exercises and coaching methods to suit different ages, developmental stages, experience levels, and physical needs.
  • Motivate athletes through positive, professional, and age-appropriate coaching.
  • Communicate progress clearly with athletes and, when appropriate, parents, guardians, coaches, or other performance professionals.
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive training environment.
  • Stay current with evidence-based practices in strength and conditioning, athletic performance, and youth development.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Current certification from a recognized personal training or strength and conditioning organization, such as NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, ISSA, or an equivalent credential.
  • Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
  • Demonstrated experience training athletes across multiple ages, sports, and skill levels.
  • Strong understanding of exercise programming, biomechanics, athletic development, and injury prevention.
  • Ability to collect, interpret, and communicate performance data.
  • Strong leadership, motivational, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to athlete safety, professional ethics, and continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, sports performance, or a related field.
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or youth fitness specialization.
  • Experience with performance-testing tools, wearable technology, athlete-management software, or strength and conditioning platforms.
  • Background in competitive athletics or sport-specific coaching.
  • Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be measured through

Documented athlete improvement against established benchmarks. Quality and consistency of individualized training plans. Athlete engagement, retention, and goal achievement. Safe coaching practices and accurate recordkeeping. Positive feedback from athletes, families, and coaching partners. Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an energetic, dependable coach who is passionate about helping athletes reach their potential. They combine motivational leadership with evidence-based programming and understand that every athlete requires a personalized approach. They can translate performance metrics into clear, practical adjustments that produce safe and sustainable results.

Requirements

Requires a recognized personal training or strength and conditioning certification along with current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Candidates should have demonstrated experience training diverse athletes and a strong understanding of biomechanics.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Coaching
  • Leadership
  • Client Retention
  • Youth Development
  • Injury Prevention
  • Recordkeeping
  • Performance Data Analysis
  • Mobility Training
  • Endurance Training
  • Exercise Programming
  • Biomechanics
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Agility Training
  • Athlete Assessment
  • Athletic Development

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Altoona, Iowa
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

D1 Training - Altoona

D1 Training is a leading fitness concept that utilizes the five basic tenets of athletic-based training to help people of all ages achieve their sport and fitness goals. All D1 Training locations offer four age-based programs including Rookie (ages 7-11), Developmental (ages...

IndustryHealth, Wellness & Fitness
TypePrivately Held
Size11-50 employees
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Iowa personal training roles stay certification-driven

In Iowa, personal training specialist openings are often driven by gyms, schools, and wellness programs looking for certified staff who can work with varied athletes and clients. These roles are competitive because employers typically want current CPR/AED and First Aid credentials, plus practical biomechanics knowledge and experience training diverse populations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification dates and tailor your application to the athlete groups you’ve trained.