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Personal Trainer jobs are open across commercial gyms, corporate wellness centers, boutique fitness studios, and healthcare facilities, from entry-level floor trainers to senior coaches and department leads, with specializations in strength and conditioning, group fitness, and corrective exercise. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The Certified Athletic Trainer will work directly with patients and providers, assist with clinic procedures such as injections and reductions, help cast/splint, and educate patients on injury prevention. Other duties include assessing, treating, and providing rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries, assisting patients with durable medical equipment and brace fitting, administering gait training and other therapeutic exercise, and guiding patients through physical exams and post-operative procedures. This position may include providing minimal sideline coverage for local sports teams if needed.
SCHEDULE:
- Full-time | 72-80 hours every two weeks | St. Cloud
- Day shift | 8-hour shifts | 8am-4:30pm or 7:30am-4pm
- Occasional after-hours sideline coverage for local sports teams and clubs
PAY AND BENEFITS:
- Starting pay begins at $52,416.00 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience
- Pay range: $52,416.00 – $78,644.80 per hour
- Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
- $5,000 in relocation assistance for eligible candidates!
- Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available
- Full-time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Certified Athletic Trainer certification required
- 2+ years of experience in athletic training setting preferred
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required per established policy
To be eligible for the relocation bonus you must accept a position that offers benefits and may not have worked for CentraCare in the last 9 months. Must currently reside more than 50 miles away and relocate to within 30 miles of primary work location within 120 days.
CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, sign-on and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time.
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
INTRODUCTION
The Certified Athletic Trainer will work directly with patients and providers, assist with clinic procedures such as injections and reductions, help cast/splint, and educate patients on injury prevention. Other duties include assessing, treating, and providing rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries, assisting patients with durable medical equipment and brace fitting, administering gait training and other therapeutic exercise, and guiding patients through physical exams and post-operative procedures. This position may include providing minimal sideline coverage for local sports teams if needed.
SCHEDULE:
- Full-time | 72-80 hours every two weeks | St. Cloud
- Day shift | 8-hour shifts | 8am-4:30pm or 7:30am-4pm
- Occasional after-hours sideline coverage for local sports teams and clubs
PAY AND BENEFITS:
- Starting pay begins at $52,416.00 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience
- Pay range: $52,416.00 – $78,644.80 per hour
- Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
- $5,000 in relocation assistance for eligible candidates!
- Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available
- Full-time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Certified Athletic Trainer certification required
- 2+ years of experience in athletic training setting preferred
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required per established policy
To be eligible for the relocation bonus you must accept a position that offers benefits and may not have worked for CentraCare in the last 9 months. Must currently reside more than 50 miles away and relocate to within 30 miles of primary work location within 120 days.
CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, sign-on and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time.
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Crunch Fitness273
- Life Time147
- YMCA54
- Equinox Holdings37
- Equinox IT Solutions34
Top Industries Hiring
- Sports & Recreation503
- Healthcare & Medical Services351
- Education181
- Agriculture & Farming34
- Non-Profit & Social Services17
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in personal trainer jobs.
- Current NASM, ACE, NSCA, or ACSM personal training certification
- Valid CPR and AED certification from an accredited provider
- One or more years of hands-on personal training or coaching experience
- Demonstrated ability to design individualized fitness and nutrition programs
- Strong client communication and motivational coaching skills
- Experience with fitness assessment tools and tracking client progress over time
Tips for Your Personal Trainer Job Search
Lead your resume with certifications
List your NASM, ACE, NSCA, or ACSM certification before your job history. Hiring managers screen for credentials first. Include your CPR and AED certification too, many employers require it before your first day on the floor.
Quantify client results and retention
Employers care how well you keep clients coming back and progressing. Replace vague phrases like 'helped clients reach goals' with specifics: client retention duration, average sessions per week managed, or measurable performance improvements you coached your clients through.
Target openings that match your specialty
A sports performance gym and a senior wellness center want very different trainers. Filter openings by keywords like 'corrective exercise,' 'group fitness,' or 'athletic performance' so you're applying to roles where your training style and population experience are actually a match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists personal trainer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a practical skills demonstration
Many personal trainer interviews include a mock training session or movement assessment. Practice cuing a squat, lunge, or upper-body exercise clearly and safely for a hypothetical client. Showing you can coach under observation matters as much as your resume.
Negotiate session volume before accepting
Before you sign, clarify how many billable client sessions you're guaranteed versus how many are built by you from scratch. New trainers often underestimate the ramp-up period. Asking directly during the offer stage protects you from a compensation surprise in your first 60 days.
Personal Trainer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most personal trainers?
The companies hiring the most personal trainers right now include Crunch Fitness, Life Time, and YMCA, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Commercial gym chains and corporate wellness operators consistently account for the highest volume of openings nationwide.
How many personal trainer jobs are remote?
About 0% of personal trainer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with the remote share concentrated in online coaching, virtual group fitness instruction, and wellness program management roles. In-person floor training positions at gyms, studios, and healthcare facilities make up the majority of listings and require on-site presence.
How do you become a personal trainer?
Earn a nationally recognized certification such as NASM, ACE, NSCA, or ACSM by passing their accredited exam, which typically requires a high school diploma and a current CPR and AED certification as prerequisites. Build hands-on experience through an internship, gym floor role, or shadowing a senior trainer. Specialization credentials in areas like corrective exercise or sports performance strengthen your candidacy for higher-level positions.
How do you get hired as a personal trainer with little experience?
Start by earning your certification and applying for gym floor attendant, fitness associate, or group fitness instructor roles, which give you client contact and observable coaching hours. Volunteer to lead free community fitness sessions or assist senior trainers to build a performance record. Employers at entry level prioritize enthusiasm, coachability, and certifications over years of paid experience.
What does the personal trainer interview process look like?
Most personal trainer interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your certifications, training philosophy, and experience with specific populations. An in-person stage typically follows, often including a practical demonstration where you lead a mock training session or movement assessment for the hiring manager. Some employers also include a tour of the facility and a discussion of client acquisition expectations.
Where can I find and apply to personal trainer jobs?
You can find and apply to personal trainer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from gyms, studios, corporate wellness programs, and healthcare facilities across the United States. Find roles that fit your certifications, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing.
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