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Personal Training Counselor

LA Fitness
place Chicago, 60668
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Counseling Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field
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Personal Training Counselor — Growth Track into Personal Training Director

LA Fitness | Pershing

$16.60/hour + Bonus Opportunities

About the Role

This isn’t just a personal training job — it’s a launchpad. The Personal Training Counselor position is designed for driven, energetic individuals who want to grow into a Personal Training Director role, where you’ll earn a competitive salary plus commissions and bonuses. If you’re passionate about fitness, love connecting with people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to build a career — not just work a job.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct 3–4 complimentary fitness assessments per day with new and prospective members
  • Meet and greet members at the front desk, engage on the gym floor, and make outbound calls to connect with potential clients
  • Lead members through assessments covering body composition, nutrition, and a hands-on workout
  • Create personalized goal timelines based on each member’s specific needs
  • Present tailored personal training program recommendations and guide members toward enrollment
  • Provide ongoing advice, motivation, and support to members throughout their fitness journey

What We’re Looking For

  • High energy, self-motivated, and a genuine hustle mentality
  • Passion for fitness and helping others reach their goals
  • Strong communication and people skills — you’re comfortable talking to anyone
  • Sales-minded with a consultative, relationship-first approach
  • Reliable, coachable, and committed to growing within the role
  • Personal training certification is not required — we’ll train you on our assessment and program process

Compensation & Growth

  • $16.60/hour base pay
  • Bonus opportunities based on performance
  • Clear, structured path to promotion into Personal Training Director (salary + commissions + bonuses)
  • Hands-on training provided — no prior certification needed

This role is ideal for: fitness enthusiasts, recent graduates in kinesiology or sports science, athletes, or anyone who wants to turn their love of fitness into a real career with upward mobility.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.60 per hour

Benefits:

  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Gym membership
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Sports/Athletics
Undergraduate/Graduate/Post Graduate

Settings

Milieu
Home Health/In-home