Certified Personal Trainer at ACAC Charlottesville – Charlottesville, Virginia

Certified Personal Trainer

Help people live their best lives—while building a thriving fitness career.

We’re looking for an energetic, certified Personal Trainer who is passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and reach their goals. In this role, you’ll work one-on-one and in small groups with members, delivering personalized training programs, expert coaching, and five-star service every day.

If you love connecting with people, coaching proper form, and creating results-driven programs—and you’re ready to grow your client base in a supportive, high-energy environment—we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct fitness assessments and health appraisals to understand each client’s starting point and goals
• Design and deliver personalized training programs tailored to each member’s needs and abilities
• Provide one-on-one and small group training sessions that are safe, engaging, and results-focused
• Track client progress and adapt programs to ensure continued improvement
• Educate members on exercise technique, nutrition basics, and healthy lifestyle habits
• Motivate and support clients to stay consistent and reach their goals
• Demonstrate proper use of strength, cardio, and functional training equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized fitness floor and ensure equipment is ready for members
• Proactively build and grow your personal training client base

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Current Personal Trainer Certification from a NOCA-NCCA accredited organization (REQUIRED)
• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field preferred
• Previous personal training or fitness coaching experience strongly preferred
• Passion for helping people improve their health and fitness
• Strong communication, coaching, and customer service skills
• Comfortable motivating clients and building lasting member relationships
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• You must be at least 18 years of age

Certification Requirement

To ensure the highest level of coaching and safety for our members, all Personal Trainers must maintain an active certification from a NOCA-NCCA accredited organization (such as NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, etc.).

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Opportunity to make a real impact in people’s lives
• Supportive team environment with strong member relationships
• The ability to grow your training business and expand your client base
• A dynamic workplace where no two days are the same

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

If you’re a certified trainer who loves helping people succeed, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and start making a difference—one workout at a time.