Remote/Online Personal Trainer

March 11, 2026

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Remote/Online Personal Trainer

Department: Training

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Compensation: $40,000 - $100,000 / year

Description

Trainwell Personal Trainer

Becoming a Trainwell Personal Trainer means that you’ll be a part of a defining moment, as we launch a landmark pilot program with a multi-billion-dollar fitness brand. This is more than just a role; it’s an opportunity to help lay the foundation for a team and vision that will shape the future of personalized fitness. Together, we’ll create an experience that raises the standard for client success and leaves a lasting mark on the industry.

At Trainwell, our mission is to help clients build strength, confidence, and health. We do this by creating effective training programs that clients can follow consistently and helping them make progress that lasts. Our goal is to make every client’s experience personalized, engaging, and meaningful, so they feel cared for every step of the way.

We’re looking for exceptional trainers who don’t just deliver workouts, but care deeply, take ownership of client success, and bring purpose and confidence to everything they do.

Why Trainwell

Stable Compensation: $40k base + commission;
- By end of year 1: average trainer earns $65k/year
- By end of year 2: average trainer earns $71k/year
- By end of year 3: average trainer earns $86k/year.
- By end of year 3: TOP trainers earn $95-100k/year
High Standards, High Support: We select fewer than 3% of applicants to join our company. We have extremely high expectations for both care and competence. In return for earning a spot on our team, we will invest more in your well-being and skill development than any other company in the industry.
Fully Remote & Flexible: Complete your daily tasks anywhere with WiFi.
Cutting-Edge Tools: Our app automatically gathers client workout data and helps you work efficiently

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who thrives in a high-ownership, purpose-driven role. Specifically, we’re looking for trainers who:

Care Uniquely for Each Client: Understand and adapt to their goals, motivations, and challenges. You go above and beyond to do what’s best for your clients.
Lead with Confidence: Communicate authentically, directly, and with compassion. Make quick programming decisions and trust your abilities.
Take Full Responsibility: You hold yourself to high standards and take accountability for outcomes.
Seek Growth: Actively ask for feedback, engage in continued learning, and continuously improve.
Think Critically: Analyze situations thoughtfully and adapt quickly.
Collaborate & Listen: You work well with others and are genuinely curious about different perspectives.

Key Responsibilities

Onboard clients 1:1 to build rapport and understand why your clients are here.
Design and deliver personalized programs.
Communicate compassionately and directly to keep clients engaged.
Adjust programming and proactively address challenges.
Collaborate with team members to share insights, improve processes, and uphold high standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Certification: Current Personal Training Certification.

Experience:

3+ years as a Personal Trainer
- Bonus: Experience running your own personal training business or holding a leadership position within the fitness industry
1+ years of remote/online training experience using training software platforms.
Familiarity with online tools and managing multiple clients effectively

Education: Associate degree or higher

Physical Requirements: Sitting and typing for prolonged periods of time.

Location Requirements: We cannot hire in CA, WA, MT, PR or outside of the United States.

Benefits

Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Fitness Stipend
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
401k

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