Personal Trainer/Performance Coach

Optimal Performance

Wichita, Kansas

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$15–$20
LOCATION
Wichita, Kansas
POSTED
30+ days ago
OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE

Performance Coach (Personal Trainer)

ABOUT US:

At Optimal Performance, we help high-achieving individuals look better, feel better, and perform at a higher level - without sacrificing their lifestyle.

Our coaching system integrates:
  • Strength training.
  • Nutrition guidance.
  • Lifestyle coaching.
  • Optimal Recovery.

We work with athletes and busy professionals who want sustainable results - not quick fixes.

THE ROLE:
As a Performance Coach, you’ll guide clients through a holistic coaching experience that improves:
  • Strength and body composition.
  • Energy and consistency.
  • Confidence and lifestyle habits.

You’ll be responsible for delivering high-level coaching, accountability, and support - both on and off the floor.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Coach Results-Driven Training Sessions:
  • Lead 1:1 and small group training sessions.
  • Teach proper form, movement quality, and progression.
  • Adjust workouts based on client ability, injuries, and goals.
  • Create an environment that is challenging, supportive, and engaging.
  • Bring great energy to every session - clients should feel motivated, encouraged, and better when they leave than when they walked in.

Build Personalized Plans:
  • Assess client goals, lifestyle, and starting point.
  • Create structured training programs.
  • Provide basic nutrition and habit guidance aligned with our system.
  • Adjust plans based on progress and feedback.

Drive Client Experience & Accountability:
  • Build strong relationships with clients.
  • Provide consistent feedback, encouragement, and direction.
  • Hold clients accountable while maintaining a positive, empowering environment.
  • Track progress and celebrate wins.
  • Help clients stay consistent - even outside the gym.

Integrate Recovery & Lifestyle Coaching:
  • Educate clients on the importance of recovery.
  • Recommend use of Optimal Recovery based on goals.
  • Support habits around sleep, stress, hydration, and consistency.

Contribute to a High-Performance Team:
  • Collaborate with coaches and leadership.
  • Maintain a clean, organized training environment.
  • Support gym operations and client experience.

WHO YOU ARE:

You’re more than a trainer - you’re a coach who creates impact and energy.

You:
  • Bring positive, contagious energy to every session.
  • Know how to motivate without overwhelming or intimidating.
  • Are passionate about helping people improve their lives through fitness.
  • Can balance empathy and accountability.
  • Communicate clearly, confidently, and positively.
  • Thrive in a team environment.
  • Are growth-minded and open to feedback.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Personal training certification (preferred or willingness to obtain).
  • CPR / First Aid certified (or willing to obtain).
  • Experience coaching individuals or groups.
  • Ability to demonstrate proper exercise technique.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

BONUS (NOT REQUIRED, BUT A PLUS):
  • Experience with body composition or transformation clients.
  • Background in nutrition coaching or habit coaching.
  • Experience working with athletes or busy professionals.
  • Sales or client onboarding experience.

COMPENSATION:
  • Starting: $15-$20/hour, based on experience plus opportunities to grow to $50+/hour.
  • Further growth opportunities available based on performance, client retention, and leadership.

WHY OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE:
  • Be part of a proven coaching system (not just random workouts).
  • Work with clients who are committed and invested.
  • Opportunity to grow into leadership, specialty coaching, or programming roles.
  • Be part of a brand that blends fitness, recovery, and lifestyle optimization.

OUR STANDARD:

We don’t measure success by how hard a workout is.

We measure it by:
  • Client results.
  • Consistency.
  • Confidence.
  • Long-term lifestyle change.

APPLY IF:
You want to:
  • Coach with purpose.
  • Bring energy and positivity to every client interaction.
  • Be part of something bigger than sessions.
  • Help clients truly transform their health, performance, and life.


About Optimal Performance:

At Optimal Performance, we individuals look better, feel better, and perform at a higher level — without sacrificing their lifestyle. We are more than a gym. We are a coaching and recovery system built to support real, sustainable results. Our services combine: - Strength and performance coaching - Nutrition and lifestyle guidance - Optimal Recovery We work with athletes and busy professionals who want to improve their health, energy, and confidence in a way that fits their real life. We don’t believe in quick fixes. We believe in systems, consistency, and long-term results.

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