Job Description: Independence Coach (Strength Coach for Older Adults)
Location: N. Phoenix & N. Scottsdale, AZ
Part-Time with a Fast Track to Full-Time | W-2 Employee
Build a Career. Change Lives. This isn't another personal training job. At Flint, we're redefining what aging looks like through strength, movement, and independence. We help older adults continue living confidently in the homes they love by building real strength, improving balance, preventing falls, and increasing quality of life.
We're looking for an exceptional coach who wants more than their next job. We're looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career while helping shape one of Arizona's premier active aging companies.
What You'll Do
You'll travel throughout the North Phoenix & North Scottsdale area providing individualized strength training and functional fitness programs in clients' homes (vehicle not provided)
Our approach is strength-first, not basic exercise. We help older adults build real strength through progressive, evidence-based training that improves confidence, mobility, balance, and independence.
Our clients range from individuals simply looking to stay strong and active to those with more complex balance, neurological, and mobility challenges. Because of this, experience working with older adults is preferred, however not required.
You'll also:
- Build meaningful relationships with clients and their families
- Deliver an exceptional coaching experience that leads to long-term client success
- Communicate regularly with caregivers and family members
- Complete simple documentation after each visit
- Assist with community outreach and social media content
- Continue growing through mentorship and professional development
No selling memberships. No standing around a gym floor. No split shifts. Just meaningful coaching that changes lives.
Compensation & Benefits
- $25-30/hr, based on experience
- Guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position as our practice continues to expand
- Two weeks paid vacation annually
- Five days paid sick days annually
- Office closed on all major holidays
- $500 annual continuing education reimbursement
- $100/week vehicle reimbursement for work-related travel
- $150/month wellness stipend (CrowdHealth, gym membership, massage, recovery, wellness, etc.)
- Paid onboarding and mentorship
- Ongoing professional development
- Clear advancement opportunities into Senior Coach and Lead Coach positions with increased compensation and leadership responsibilities
Who We're Looking For, You may be a great fit if you:
- Have experience working with older adults
- Are passionate about strength training and healthy aging
- Love coaching people more than counting reps
- Build genuine relationships with clients and families
- Thrive working independently while being part of a collaborative team
- Are organized, professional, and an excellent communicator
- Want to grow with a company instead of simply working for one
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field
- Certified Personal Trainer (NASM, ACSM, ACE), CSCS, or equivalent certification
- Experience coaching functional strength, balance, and mobility
Why Flint?
At Flint, we believe strength is one of the most powerful forms of healthcare.
We're creating a new standard for aging by combining evidence-based coaching with genuine relationships and exceptional client experiences.
You'll work alongside Doctors of Physical Therapy in a collaborative model that bridges rehabilitation and long-term strength coaching.
If you're looking for a career where your work has a lasting impact and where you'll be challenged to grow both personally and professionally, we'd love to meet you.
We're not looking for someone seeking their next job. We're looking for someone who wants to help build the future of active aging.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
