Full-Time Semi-Private Personal Training Coach
Movement Fitness – Rockford, IL
Salary: $35,000–$45,000 (based on experience)
Movement Fitness is seeking a high-energy coach who is passionate about people, coaching excellence, and creating life-changing results.
This is not just a coaching job. This is a mission-driven career where “People First” is not a slogan—it’s the standard we operate by every day.
Position Summary: Semi-Private Personal Training Coach
As a Movement Fitness coach, you will lead semi-private training sessions (typically 5–6 clients), build meaningful relationships, and deliver individualized coaching inside a small-group environment.
This role requires someone who can coach with confidence, adapt on the fly, communicate clearly, and lead clients toward long-term results—while creating an experience that keeps them coming back.
This position is ideal for a coach who is:
Energetic, positive, and people-focused
Confident coaching a wide range of fitness levels (especially adults 40+)
Strong at building trust and connection quickly
Detail-oriented, dependable, and organized
Fast-moving and able to coach with urgency
Growth-minded, coachable, and eager to improve
A team player who thrives in a high-standard environment
Key Responsibilities
Lead high-quality semi-private personal training sessions
Deliver individualized coaching within a small-group format
Teach and coach proper movement mechanics, strength training, and progressions
Modify workouts based on injuries, limitations, and fitness levels
Track progress and support clients with accountability and encouragement
Build strong client relationships through consistent communication and care
Help clients set goals and stay committed to the process
Uphold Movement Fitness coaching standards, systems, and core values
Support testing, program updates, and progress reviews
Contribute to a fun, energetic, supportive coaching culture
About Movement Fitness
Movement Fitness exists for one reason: to change lives.
We coach adults and athletes inside a culture built on excellence, accountability, and connection. Our team operates with eight core values:
People First
Continual Growth
Results-Driven Coaching
Master the Details
Own Your Outcomes
We Are “WON”
Act With Urgency
And Have Some Fun
We’re looking for a full-time coach who embodies these values and consistently delivers the best hour of our clients’ day.
Qualifications
Required:
Personal training certification (NASM, NSCA, ACE, ISSA, etc.) or related degree
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate, connect, and lead confidently
Professional, dependable, and growth-minded
Preferred:
Experience coaching semi-private training or small-group sessions
Strong knowledge of strength training, functional training, and movement quality
Experience working with adults 40+
Additional certifications in nutrition, mobility, corrective exercise, or mindset coaching
Compensation and Benefits
Full-time salaried position: $35,000–$45,000 (based on experience)
Paid Time Off
401(k) with company match after one year
Provided apparel
Continuing education, mentorship, and in-services
Free membership and access to training
Supportive team environment with clear coaching systems and standards
A mission bigger than fitness
Why This Role Matters
This is the last gym many of our clients will ever join. They come to Movement Fitness for coaching, community, and results—and they stay because they feel known, supported, and challenged.
If you want to make an impact every day, grow as a coach, and be part of a high-standard team, this is the opportunity.