Position Summary
UFC Gym Pinellas Park is looking for a motivated, passionate, and results-driven Personal Trainer who is committed to changing lives through fitness. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional one-on-one and semi-private training experiences while helping members achieve their health, fitness, and performance goals.
Our Personal Trainers do more than count reps—they educate, motivate, build relationships, and create lasting lifestyle changes. The ideal candidate is energetic, professional, sales-minded, and committed to providing an outstanding member experience from the first consultation through long-term success.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive fitness assessments and consultations.
- Design individualized exercise programs based on each client's goals, experience, and limitations.
- Deliver safe, effective, and engaging personal training sessions.
- Coach proper exercise technique and movement mechanics.
- Track client progress and adjust programming as needed.
- Educate clients on exercise, recovery, and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Build strong relationships that encourage long-term client retention.
- Follow up with prospective and current clients to support accountability and continued progress.
- Generate personal training sales through consultations, referrals, floor interactions, and member engagement.
- Promote additional UFC Gym programs, specialty coaching, and fitness events.
- Maintain detailed client records and session notes.
- Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and professional training environment.
Qualifications
Required
- Nationally accredited Personal Training Certification (NASM, ACE, NSCA, ACSM, ISSA, or equivalent).
- Current CPR/AED Certification.
- Strong understanding of exercise science and program design.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
- Corrective Exercise or Performance certifications.
- Nutrition Coaching Certification.
- Strength and Conditioning experience.
- Group Fitness Certification.
- Experience working with weight loss, muscle building, athletic performance, or rehabilitation clients.
What We're Looking For
The ideal Personal Trainer is:
- Passionate about helping others succeed.
- Positive, energetic, and highly professional.
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
- Comfortable building relationships and asking for the sale.
- Organized and dependable.
- A continuous learner who stays current with industry best practices.
- A team player who contributes to a positive club culture.
Physical Requirements
- Demonstrate exercises and movement patterns throughout training sessions.
- Lift and move training equipment as needed.
- Stand, walk, and coach for extended periods.
- Perform moderate to high-intensity physical activity throughout scheduled shifts.
Successful Personal Trainers consistently:
- Build and maintain a loyal client base.
- Deliver exceptional coaching that produces measurable results.
- Exceed monthly training sales and revenue goals.
- Maintain high client retention through outstanding service and accountability.
- Create an exceptional member experience that reflects the UFC Gym brand.
- Inspire members to become stronger, healthier, and more confident.
Compensation & Growth Opportunities
- Performance bonuses and incentive opportunities.
- Continuing education and professional development.
- Opportunities to grow into specialty coaching, small group training, fitness leadership, and management roles.
WE ARE UFC GYM
We are the original. The world leader. The trail-blazer of MMA-inspired fitness. Rooted in authenticity, we are an extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® and proud to make the training programs and benefits of elite MMA athletes accessible to all, regardless of age or athletic ability.