Free fitness trainer job description template
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Fitness Trainer
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Fitness Trainer who coaches clients through safe, effective workouts and helps them reach their fitness goals. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Demonstrate or explain exercises and routines to prevent injuries and improve fitness
- Watch clients exercise to make sure they use correct technique
- Provide options so clients feel successful
- Monitor progress and adapt programs as needed
- Explain and enforce safety rules for equipment and activities
- Give clients information on topics such as nutrition and lifestyle [within your scope]
- Give emergency first aid if needed
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Fitness certification in your specialty
- CPR and AED certification
- Motivating and reliable with clients
Nice to have
- Experience with [strength training, group classes or special populations]
- Degree in exercise science
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Ironwood Training Studio, a small personal training gym.
Ironwood Training Studio is hiring a Personal Trainer for one-on-one and small group sessions (mornings and evenings, about 25 hours a week). You'll write programs, coach technique and track client progress. A current fitness certification and CPR card are required.
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What a fitness trainer does
A fitness trainer coaches clients through safe, effective workouts and helps them reach their fitness goals. Typical duties include:
- Demonstrate or explain exercises and routines to prevent injuries and improve fitness
- Watch clients exercise to make sure they use correct technique
- Provide options so clients feel successful
- Monitor progress and adapt programs as needed
- Explain and enforce safety rules for equipment and activities
- Give clients information on topics such as nutrition and lifestyle within your scope
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
A high school diploma is typical. Most fitness trainers and instructors have certification related to the area of fitness in which they specialize. Ask which certifying body you accept, and require current CPR and first aid.
Training: Certification in a specialty, plus on-the-job practice.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Fitness Trainers and Instructors.
How much does a fitness trainer make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
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Common questions
What certification should a fitness trainer have?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says most fitness trainers and instructors have certification in the area of fitness they specialize in. There is no single required certification, so decide what you will accept, say it in the posting, and ask for proof of current CPR and first aid.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.