Personal Trainer – Studio Assistant
838 Strength & Fitness is a growing boutique personal training studio looking for an enthusiastic Personal Trainer / Studio Assistant to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced personal trainer looking for a better coaching environment, simply looking to add a few coaching hours each week, or a qualified fitness professional ready to build your career, we’d love to hear from you. Unlike many commercial gyms, we provide paid hours while you build your client base. You’ll work alongside experienced coaches, learn our individualized coaching system, assist with studio operations, and gradually develop your own schedule of personal training clients. Our studio is built around relationships, results, and individualized coaching—not cookie-cutter workouts.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver exceptional one-on-one and semi-private personal training sessions.
- Learn and implement our individualized programming system.
- Modify, progress, and regress exercises based on each client’s goals, abilities, and limitations.
- Build lasting relationships with members through outstanding coaching and customer service.
- Assist with scheduling, member communication, billing, and day-to-day studio operations.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming studio environment.
- Support member retention by delivering an exceptional client experience.
- Participate in weekly coaching meetings and continuing education.
What Makes 838 Strength and Fitness Different
- Paid hours while you build your client base.
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced coaches.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Complimentary gym membership and classes.
- Certification reimbursement opportunities.
- Ongoing education and professional development.
- Opportunity to grow into a Lead Trainer, Studio Manager, or other leadership role.
- Semi-private training is limited to six clients, allowing you to truly coach—not supervise a crowd.
- Weekly programming meetings in a collaborative coaching environment.
Qualifications
- Nationally accredited personal training certification or a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
- Mike Boyle Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) certification is preferred, but not required, as we coach using a similar philosophy and training methodology.
- CPR/AED certification (or the ability to obtain it before employment).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident.
- Professional, dependable, coachable, and eager to continue learning.
- Previous coaching experience is preferred but not required for otherwise qualified candidates.
Compensation
- Studio Operations/Admin: $17-$25 per hour
- One-on-One Personal Training: $25-$35 per 55 minute session
- Semi-Private Training: $25-$55 per session, based on class size
Who Thrives at 838
This position is ideal for someone who wants more than just another personal training job. We’re looking for someone who values relationships, enjoys collaborating with other coaches, and wants to build a long-term career in fitness. If you’re looking for a studio where your coaching truly matters, where you’ll receive mentorship, and where you’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally, we’d love to meet you.
Schedule & Availability
For candidates looking to build a long-term career with 838 Strength & Fitness, we’re seeking a minimum one-year commitment and the ability to consistently cover one or both of the following shifts in their entirety: 6:00 AM–11:00 AM and/or 3:00 PM–7:00 PM. Saturday mornings (7:00 AM–11:00 AM) are available for additional hours but are not required. Experienced trainers looking to add recurring training hours each week are also encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Paid mentorship while building your client base.
- Complimentary gym membership and classes.
- Certification reimbursement.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Positive, team-oriented coaching environment.
Pay: $25.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Gym membership
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Nationally Accredited Personal Training Certification and/or a degree in an exercise science related field?
- Can you commit to a least 1 year of continuous employment
Ability to Commute:
- Monroe, CT 06468 (Required)
Work Location: In person
