Personal Trainer Jobs in Colorado
Personal Trainer jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where a fitness-conscious culture and a large population of active adults drive consistent demand at every level from studio floor to head of performance. Major employers with lasting Colorado roots include Life Time Fitness, Anytime Fitness franchises, and the sprawling network of VASA Fitness locations. The most in-demand specialties are strength and conditioning, corrective exercise, and group fitness instruction, with growing interest in medical fitness and senior wellness programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - Aurora, CO
Department: Spine Center Rehab Md
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
Provides direct patient care, in a medical/physician office setting.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates, plans, implements and coordinates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Collaborates as needed across disciplines and serves as a liaison to coordinate patient care.
- Assists the physician and advanced practice provider in the prescribed plan of care. Measures, applies and adjusts casts, splints, braces and ambulatory assistive devices.
- Provides clinical education and expert guidance to patients and families as it pertains to procedures and plan of care.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree. Continuing education in the field.
- Required Licensure/Certification: Certification by The Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (NATA-BOC). Licensure with the State of Colorado (DORA) as an Athletic Trainer (LAT). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
- Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience in an orthopedic setting providing direct patient care. Experience working in conjunction with orthopedic/sports medicine physicians.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Personal Trainer Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Vasa Fitness24

- Life Time9

- UCHealth6

- 24 Hour Fitness4

- YMCA3

Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Sports & Recreation
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in personal trainer jobs across Colorado.
- Current nationally recognized personal training certification such as NASM, ACE, or NSCA-CPT
- Current CPR and AED certification from an accredited provider
- Demonstrated experience designing individualized fitness programs for diverse client populations
- Ability to conduct fitness assessments and track client progress toward measurable goals
- Strong interpersonal and motivational skills with experience building and retaining a client book
- Knowledge of safe exercise technique and injury prevention principles in a gym environment
Personal Trainer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a personal trainer in Colorado?
Colorado does not require a state-issued license to work as a personal trainer, so the path to hiring runs through nationally recognized certifications. Most Colorado employers require at minimum a current NASM, ACE, NSCA-CPT, or ACSM certification, completed through each organization's exam process. An associate or bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or a related field strengthens candidacy, and a current CPR and AED credential from the American Heart Association is almost universally required.
Which companies hire personal trainers in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring personal trainers in Colorado include Vasa Fitness, Life Time, and UCHealth, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's strong network of multi-location fitness chains, hospital-affiliated wellness centers, and resort and hospitality properties keeps demand for certified trainers steady across the Front Range.
Which Colorado cities have the most personal trainer jobs?
Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora account for the most personal trainer openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as the state's largest metro, home to corporate wellness programs and major gym chains, while Colorado Springs draws demand from military installations and a large active-duty fitness culture, and Boulder's health-focused population and university community sustain a particularly dense concentration of boutique studios and performance-oriented facilities.
Are there remote personal trainer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. About 10% of personal trainer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that the core of the role is hands-on, in-person coaching. The portion of the work most likely to shift remote involves virtual coaching subscriptions, online program design, and nutrition accountability check-ins for clients who already train independently.
How can I get hired as a personal trainer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a floor or fitness associate role at a large Colorado gym chain such as Life Time Fitness or VASA Fitness, both of which routinely hire newer certified trainers into floor positions before transitioning them to a full client book. Earning your NASM or ACE certification before applying gives you a clear edge. Adjacent roles like group fitness instructor, gym floor monitor, or athletic facility attendant at Colorado colleges and recreation centers also serve as common starting points that lead to personal training openings within the same organization.
Where can I find and apply to personal trainer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to personal trainer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your certifications and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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