PT Personal Trainer

centersusa· Instructors - Personal Trainers
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📍 Palatine, IL, USOTHER💰 USD 25–40/yr

About this role

Overview

CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.

 

Commitment to the well-being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the comprehensive information about the competitive benefits package on our careers page then scroll down to CENTERS Benefits (click link to view).

Responsibilities

  • Safely instruct clients through an effective personal training session at the Health and Recreation Center
  • Provide quality customer service to all clients and potential clients, regardless of fitness level, appearance, or otherwise
  • Ensure client safety throughout the strength and cardiovascular areas
  • Communicate effectively with the supervisor through phone, email, or in person
  • Enforce all program policies and procedures as it pertains to the personal training program
  • Enforce all building policies and procedures and assist as needed during emergencies
  • Attend department staff meetings
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Possess current CPR/AED and first aid certification
  • Must possess a current nationally accredited personal training certification, such as AFAA, FITTOUR, ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA; additional NCCA-accredited certifications are often acceptable and will be reviewed for consideration
  • Leadership and supervisory abilities
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm
  • Excellent organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of standard practices in fitness, wellness, and recreation
  • Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and balanced lifestyles
  • Other duties as required

Physical Demands

  • Lifting Heavy equipment
  • Standing or walking fast at least 50% of the work day
  • Occasional bending or stooping

Technical Competencies

  • Proficiency with fitness assessment equipment, including blood pressure, height, weight, body fat measurement with calipers, waist to hip ratio, cardiovascular testing, muscular strength and endurance testing, and flexibility testing
  • Proficient with exercise prescription and developing progressive workouts for clients

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment and Physical Demands

  • Office environment/fitness center environment
  • Moderate to loud noise
  • Occasional evening or weekend work
  • Lifting heavy equipment
  • Standing or walking for at least 50% of the work day
  • Occasional bending and stooping
  • Hearing and talking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the PT Personal Trainer role at centersusa?
The listed salary for this PT Personal Trainer position at centersusa is USD 25–40/yr. This is an OTHER role.
Where is the PT Personal Trainer position at centersusa located?
This PT Personal Trainer role at centersusa is based in Palatine, IL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the PT Personal Trainer role at centersusa full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a PT Personal Trainer role in the Instructors - Personal Trainers department at centersusa.
Which team or department does the PT Personal Trainer at centersusa belong to?
This PT Personal Trainer position is part of the Instructors - Personal Trainers department at centersusa. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the PT Personal Trainer position at centersusa?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to centersusa's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the PT Personal Trainer job at centersusa posted?
This PT Personal Trainer position at centersusa was posted on Jul 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
PT Personal Trainer
centersusa · 💰 USD 25–40/yr
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