Athletic Trainer Jobs in Charlotte, NC
Athletic Trainer jobs in Charlotte are in strong demand, concentrated in Uptown, South End, and the Ballantyne corridor across professional sports, hospital systems, and corporate wellness. Employers hiring right now include YMCA, Atrium Health, and BBT Fitness. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Be a Fitness Phenom: Join Our Mobile Personal Training Team
Are you a Certified Personal Trainer who wants to build a meaningful career in fitness without having to constantly search for your own clients, sell memberships, or manage the business side of personal training?
At Phenom Trainers, we believe that you get out of this opportunity what you put into it.
The more effort, commitment, and dedication you bring to your clients and your career, the more opportunity you have to grow, earn, and succeed. We provide the structure, support, training, and client opportunities. You bring the passion, professionalism, and commitment to becoming the best trainer you can be.
As a Phenom Trainer, you will deliver personalized, one-on-one and small-group training sessions directly at clients' homes and preferred locations. We provide the equipment and handle the business-related work so you can focus on what you do best: training, coaching, and helping clients achieve results.
Your Impact
- Deliver safe, effective, and engaging 60-minute personal training sessions.
- Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and become a trusted part of their fitness journey.
- Assess clients' goals, fitness levels, abilities, and limitations to create personalized training experiences.
- Develop and adjust exercise programs based on each client's individual needs and progress.
- Provide encouragement, accountability, education, and motivation throughout the client relationship.
- Help clients improve their strength, mobility, balance, endurance, confidence, and overall quality of life.
- Continuously develop your knowledge and skills through ongoing training and coaching.
- Represent the Phenom Trainers brand with professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to client success.
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
Many personal trainers are expected to do everything:
- Find their own clients.
- Sell training packages.
- Manage scheduling.
- Handle billing.
- Market themselves constantly.
- Manage administrative responsibilities.
- Train clients.
At Phenom Trainers, we handle the business side of the business so you can focus on being a great trainer.
We work to generate clients and provide you with training opportunities. We handle the administrative and business-related responsibilities that allow you to spend more time doing what you are passionate about: helping people get stronger, healthier, and more confident.
You are not expected to build the entire business by yourself.
However, this is not a position where you simply show up, train clients, and do the bare minimum.
The opportunity you receive is directly connected to the effort you put in.
Trainers who are committed, reliable, engaged, coachable, and focused on delivering an exceptional client experience will have the greatest opportunity to grow their schedule, increase their income, develop professionally, and take on additional opportunities within the company.
Phenom Perks
Clients Provided
You do not have to spend your time constantly searching for clients or selling personal training. Our team handles the marketing and business development efforts to help generate client opportunities.
Ongoing Trainer Development
We believe great trainers never stop learning. Phenom Trainers provides ongoing training and professional development designed to help you continue improving your coaching, programming, communication, and client management skills. We will challenge you to become a better trainer and support you throughout that process.
Supportive Team Culture
You will not be operating alone. You will be part of a team of trainers who support one another, share knowledge, and work together to improve. Our leadership team is invested in helping our trainers succeed.
Flexible Scheduling
Part-time and full-time opportunities are available. You will have the ability to build a schedule that works for your availability and goals.
Growth Opportunity
The more you invest in your clients, your development, and the Phenom Trainers team, the more opportunity you can create for yourself.
- Growing your training schedule.
- Increasing your income.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Retention bonuses.
- Gas reimbursement programs.
- Trainer awards and recognition.
- Contests and incentives.
- Additional leadership and development opportunities as the company grows.
Qualifications
- Current Certified Personal Trainer certification from an accredited organization such as ACE, NASM, ACSM, ISSA, NSCA, or another recognized certification organization.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
- Reliable vehicle and current auto insurance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional, dependable, and punctual.
- Passionate about helping clients achieve meaningful results.
- Willingness to continue learning and improving as a trainer.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment.
- Strong coachability and willingness to receive feedback.
A bachelor's or master's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field is preferred but not required. We value passion, professionalism, knowledge, work ethic, and a commitment to client success above all else.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for trainers who want more than simply a job.
- Take pride in their work.
- Care about the results and experience of their clients.
- Are reliable and professional.
- Want to continue improving.
- Are coachable and open to feedback.
- Want to be part of a team.
- Understand that effort creates opportunity.
- Are willing to invest in their own growth and development.
If you are looking for a position where you can put in minimal effort and simply collect a paycheck, this may not be the right opportunity for you.
If you are motivated, committed, coachable, and want to grow as a trainer and professional, we would love to hear from you.
About Phenom Trainers
Phenom Trainers LLC is a mobile personal training company serving clients throughout the Charlotte area.
We bring the gym to our clients by providing personal training in homes, apartments, parks, and other convenient locations. Our clients have a wide variety of goals, including improving strength, losing weight, building muscle, improving mobility and balance, increasing energy, and maintaining their independence and quality of life.
Our mission is to make high-quality personal training more convenient, personal, and effective.
We are building a team of trainers who are passionate about helping people and committed to continuously becoming better at what they do.
At Phenom Trainers, our goal is to create an environment where trainers can focus on training clients while receiving the support, resources, and development necessary to grow.
Ready to Become a Phenom?
If you are a Certified Personal Trainer who is passionate about helping people, committed to improving, and ready to put in the effort required to build a successful training career, apply today.
Please include:
- Your current personal training certification(s).
- Any additional certifications or education.
- Whether you have a bachelor's or master's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
- Your personal training experience.
- Your general availability.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a reliable car with current insurance?
- Which organization provided your Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification (e.g., NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM)?
- If you're looking for part-time hours, what days/hours are you available for mobile training?
- Please give a date that you would be available to start taking clients
- As a mobile training company we need to know locations that trainers live in, please list the zip code that you currently live in so we can make sure it matches the locations needed.
Work Location: On the road
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Who's Hiring
- YMCA125

- Atrium Health8

- BBT Fitness5
- Fitness Together3

- Phenom Trainers3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Athletic Trainer Jobs in Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a athletic trainer job in Charlotte?
Charlotte's strongest hiring comes from its major hospital networks, professional sports franchises, and the growing corporate wellness sector anchored in Uptown and Ballantyne. Candidates who emphasize hands-on experience with sports medicine, orthopedic rehabilitation, or occupational health tend to stand out. Networking through local sports medicine clinics and university athletic departments in Charlotte gives you a real edge over applicants coming in cold.
Which companies hire athletic trainers in Charlotte?
Companies currently hiring athletic trainers in Charlotte include YMCA, Atrium Health, and BBT Fitness, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Charlotte's mix of professional sports organizations, large regional health systems, and corporate campuses makes it one of the more diverse hiring markets for this role in the Southeast.
Are there remote athletic trainer jobs in Charlotte?
Remote work is uncommon for athletic trainers because the role is fundamentally hands-on and patient-facing. About 0% of athletic trainer openings tied to Charlotte are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to be in health coaching, telehealth triage, or program coordination rather than direct patient care.
How can I get a athletic trainer job in Charlotte with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Charlotte is through clinical rotations or aide positions at one of the city's outpatient sports medicine or orthopedic clinics, particularly those affiliated with hospital systems in the SouthPark and Midtown areas. Entry-level candidates also find footing with Charlotte-area high school athletic programs and university recreational sports departments, where full-time staff positions sometimes grow from seasonal or part-time aide roles.
Which industries hire the most athletic trainers in Charlotte?
Charlotte athletic trainer roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Charlotte's identity as a regional healthcare hub combined with its professional sports presence and large employer campuses creates consistent, year-round demand across all three sectors.
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