We're Looking for Coaches Who Want to Make a Difference…We're growing, and we're looking for the right people to grow with us.
At Pittsburgh Fitness Project (PFP), we believe fitness should be accessible, welcoming, and empowering for everyone. We believe a great coach does much more than count repetitions, demonstrate exercises, or write workout programs. A great coach builds relationships, creates confidence, meets people where they are, and helps individuals discover what they are capable of.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for passionate, motivated personal trainers and fitness coaches to join our team. But we're looking for something specific.
We're especially interested in coaches who have experience and a passion for working with women, older adults, beginners, and diverse populations. We want coaches who understand that not everyone walks into a gym with the same background, goals, experiences, or comfort level. We need people who can recognize those differences and create an environment where everyone feels like they belong.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for coaches who genuinely enjoy working with people.
At PFP, our clients range from experienced athletes to individuals who are brand new to exercise. We work with people looking to build strength, improve their health, lose weight, manage everyday aches and limitations, improve their quality of life, or simply feel more confident in their bodies.
We are particularly interested in coaches who enjoy working with:
Women: Coaches who understand the importance of creating a supportive environment for women at every stage of their fitness journey. Experience with women's strength training, perimenopause and menopause considerations, pregnancy and postpartum training, and helping women build confidence in the weight room is especially valuable.
Older Adults: Coaches who enjoy helping people maintain strength, balance, mobility, independence, and quality of life as they age.
Beginners: Coaches who can take someone who has never stepped foot in a gym and make them feel comfortable, capable, and excited to return.
Diverse Populations: Coaches who are adaptable, inclusive, culturally aware, and comfortable working with people of different backgrounds, abilities, experiences, and fitness levels.
Individuals with Specific Needs: Coaches who understand how to appropriately modify training for individuals with injuries, limitations, disabilities, or other considerations.
We don't expect one coach to be an expert in everything. We do expect our coaches to be curious, willing to learn, open to feedback, and committed to continuing their education.
What Makes PFP Different?
We aren't interested in being another gym where members are simply given a workout and left to figure things out.
Our coaching model is built around relationships and individualized attention. We offer personal training, semi-private training, group coaching, specialty programs, and fitness classes. This allows our coaches to work with a variety of individuals and develop their own strengths and areas of expertise.
We also believe in creating opportunities for coaches to grow professionally. Whether you're passionate about one-on-one training, enjoy the energy of group coaching, or want to develop expertise in a particular population, we want to help you build a rewarding career in fitness.
Our coaches are encouraged to bring ideas to the table, develop their skills, contribute to programming, and become an important part of the PFP community.
Compensation: What We Offer
We believe great coaches deserve to be compensated for the value they bring to our clients and our business.
Our current coaching compensation structure includes:
Personal Training: $30 per hour.
Semi-Private Training: up to $80 per hour.
Small Group Courses: up to $65 per coaching hour.
Group Fitness Classes: $25 per class hour.
Annual Performance Bonus: $5,000 annual bonus opportunity for coaches who average at least 30 coaching hours per week throughout the year.
Compensation opportunities vary depending on coaching responsibilities, scheduled hours, and the services provided.
Benefits of Working at PFP
Beyond compensation, we want PFP to be a place where coaches enjoy coming to work and have opportunities to build a long-term career.
What we offer includes:
A Collaborative Coaching Environment: Work alongside other experienced coaches who share ideas, support one another, and are invested in client success.
Professional Development: Opportunities to continue learning, improve your coaching skills, and develop expertise in areas of personal interest.
Variety in Your Work: Opportunities to coach personal training, semi-private sessions, specialty programs, and group fitness classes.
Growth Opportunities: The ability to expand your coaching responsibilities, develop a client base, and take on additional opportunities as PFP grows.
A Supportive Team Culture: We value communication, teamwork, accountability, and treating both clients and coworkers with respect.
Meaningful Work: The opportunity to make a measurable difference in the lives of people who need good coaching, encouragement, and support.
What We're Looking For
Candidates should have a nationally recognized personal training or strength and conditioning certification, current CPR/AED certification, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in helping people.
Previous coaching experience is preferred, particularly experience working with women, older adults, beginners, or special populations. However, we are also interested in coaches who demonstrate the right attitude, personality, and willingness to learn.
Most importantly, we want people who understand that being a great coach isn't just about knowing exercise science. It's about knowing how to work with people.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
If you're a coach who believes fitness should be inclusive, who enjoys building relationships, and who wants to help people become stronger and healthier regardless of where they're starting, we'd love to hear from you.
You don't need to fit a particular mold to be a great PFP coach. You need to care about people, take pride in your work, and be willing to continue getting better.
If that sounds like you, we encourage you to reach out.
Interested candidates can send their resume and a brief introduction to info@pittsburghfitnessproject.com.
You can also learn more about us at www.pittsburghfitnessproject.com.