Trainer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Precision Human Performance (PHP) is a private personal training and human performance studio in Chicago dedicated to helping individuals improve their strength, health, longevity, and overall quality of life.

Our approach combines individualized coaching, exercise science, advanced performance testing, and evidence-based training to help clients achieve measurable results.

We are seeking a motivated, personable, and results-driven Personal Trainer who can deliver exceptional training experiences while actively contributing to the growth of our business through client acquisition, sales, and community outreach.

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about fitness and human performance, enjoys building relationships, and is comfortable taking initiative to grow a client base.

We are looking for someone who understands that being a successful personal trainer involves more than coaching sessions. It requires building trust, maintaining relationships, communicating value, and proactively creating opportunities for new business.

Role Description

The Personal Trainer & Client Development Specialist will be responsible for delivering individualized personal training sessions, supporting client progress, and actively growing PHP's personal training business.

The ideal candidate combines strong coaching knowledge with excellent interpersonal, communication, and sales skills.

This role requires someone who is comfortable initiating conversations, conducting outreach, following up with prospective clients, presenting services, and converting leads into long-term training relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Training & Client Experience

• Design and deliver individualized personal training programs based on client goals, abilities, and assessment results.
• Coach clients through safe, effective, and progressive training sessions.
• Conduct initial consultations, fitness assessments, and goal-setting sessions.
• Develop programs focused on strength, muscle development, mobility, cardiovascular fitness, longevity, and overall physical performance.
• Incorporate assessment data and performance testing results into individualized training recommendations.
• Monitor client progress, track performance, and adjust programming as needed.
• Educate clients on exercise technique, recovery, consistency, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Build strong client relationships that encourage retention, accountability, and long-term success.
• Maintain accurate client records, training notes, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with PHP's exercise physiologists, coaches, and other staff to provide a comprehensive client experience.

Sales, Outreach & Business Development

• Actively generate new personal training leads through outreach, networking, referrals, and relationship-building.
• Engage with existing PHP members and prospective clients to promote personal training and performance services.
• Conduct outreach to local businesses, residential communities, wellness professionals, and potential referral partners.
• Build relationships with community organizations and businesses to increase awareness of PHP's services.
• Follow up consistently with inquiries, leads, and prospective clients to schedule consultations and introductory sessions.
• Clearly communicate the value of PHP's personal training, BioPhys Lab assessments, memberships, and additional services.
• Convert consultations and prospective clients into paying personal training clients.
• Identify opportunities to recommend additional services based on individual client needs and goals.
• Develop referral opportunities through existing clients and professional relationships.
• Participate in community events, promotional initiatives, and networking opportunities.
• Track outreach activity, leads, consultations, sales conversions, and client retention.
• Work collaboratively with management to achieve client acquisition and revenue growth goals.

Employment Type

• Part-Time with Path to Full-Time
• Flexible schedule based on client demand and business needs.
• Availability during mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required.
• Opportunity for increased hours based on client acquisition, retention, and performance.

Compensation

• Competitive hourly training rate based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for sales commissions and performance-based incentives tied to new client acquisition.
• Potential for increased earning opportunities as the trainer develops and maintains a consistent client base.
• Clear pathway to additional hours and full-time employment based on performance and organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of personal training, strength and conditioning principles, and exercise techniques.
• Experience designing and delivering individualized training programs.
• Ability to effectively coach clients of varying ages, fitness levels, and physical abilities.
• Strong understanding of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and progressive resistance training.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Comfortable discussing pricing, presenting training packages, and converting prospective clients into paying clients.
• Willingness to conduct proactive outreach, follow up with leads, and participate in sales activities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage client schedules, follow-ups, and training records.
• Self-motivated, dependable, professional, and results-oriented.
• Experience in personal training sales, membership sales, or client acquisition preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the PHP team.
• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or a related field preferred.

Certifications (Required or Preferred)

• Current nationally recognized personal training certification (NASM, NSCA, ACSM, ACE, or equivalent) required.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• CSCS, USAW, or additional strength and conditioning certifications preferred.

Equipment & Tools

• Experience with strength training equipment, free weights, resistance machines, and functional training tools.
• Familiarity with fitness assessments, body composition testing, and performance tracking.
• Experience with VALD performance testing technologies, Kinotek, InBody, or similar assessment systems is a plus.
• Interest in using objective assessment data to guide individualized training and measure progress.
• Comfortable using client management, scheduling, and lead-tracking platforms.
• Willingness to learn and utilize PHP's BioPhys Lab technologies and training systems.

Application Requirements

• Current resume highlighting personal training, coaching, sales, and client development experience.
• Evidence of current certifications.
• Brief cover note describing your approach to personal training, client relationships, and business development.
• References upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Precision Human Performance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Gym membership
• Health insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Personal Trainers: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person