Desert Barbell Strength Gym is known for being a leader in the strength and conditioning community across Toronto, with a reputation for producing confident lifters and transformative results. Voted "Best Strength Gym in Toronto" by local fitness publications.
As a Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, you will design and deliver customized strength programs, coach proper form, and hold clients accountable to their goals. You will also be responsible for building your client base, managing your schedule, and contributing to a supportive, no-ego gym culture.
We will provide you with ongoing mentorship, marketing support, and a steady stream of member leads. Additional training packages and small group sessions will be available for you to sell.
Job Details:
Looking for a STRONG and SUPPORTIVE Personal Trainer with a passion for barbell training and a positive, coaching-first attitude to join our team. There will be lots of opportunities to grow your client roster and advance into lead trainer or management roles.
Ideal Candidate:
Be obsessed with strength training and can coach, motivate, and bring out the best in people of all fitness levels. Must have excellent form-cueing skills, an entrepreneurial mindset to grow your own clientele, and the willingness to accept ongoing coaching and feedback from our head trainer.
Opportunity to Grow
We are expanding to a second location within the next 18 months. There are tons of opportunities for growth within our organization. We are not only looking for a Personal Trainer but someone who wants to help shape the culture of a growing strength gym.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPR and First Aid Certification (must be completed within first 30 days of hire)
- Personal Training Certification from a recognized organization (CSEP, NSCA, ACE, NASM, CanFitPro, or equivalent)
- Experience coaching barbell movements (squat, bench press, deadlift, overhead press)
- A commitment to our company's Core Values (see below)
- Legal authorization to work in Canada
- Reside in or within commuting distance of Toronto, ON
Our company's success is related to an alignment to our Core Values:
STRENGTH
- Safety First – Proper form and injury prevention come before ego
- Trust – We believe our clients and coaches without micromanaging
- Resilience – Progress is not linear. We show up anyway.
- Education – We never stop learning about the science of strength
- No Ego – Leave your ego at the door. We lift each other up.
- Grit – Hard work, consistently applied, beats talent every time
- Hospitality – Every member deserves a warm welcome and genuine care
Desert Barbell Strength Gym is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, genders, and experience levels. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $27.93-$61.18 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- What personal training certification(s) do you currently hold?
- Are you comfortable building your own client base through gym floor interaction and member outreach?
Work Location: In person
