Job Description

Job Location: CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 07927
Salary Range: $45.00 - $55.00 Hourly

Iron Culture — Personal Trainer | Cedar Knolls, NJ
$45–$55/session · Afternoons & weekends preferred
About the role
If you're a skilled trainer who's tired of fighting for clients at a gym that doesn't support you, Iron Culture is worth a look. We're a multi-location brand built around serious training and a high-end member experience. Our clients come in motivated, stay committed, and have the means to invest in their fitness. We take care of the sales process so you can focus on what you're good at.
You'll deliver one-on-one personal training sessions, build real relationships with members, and contribute to a gym culture that people genuinely want to be part of. We're not looking for someone to just fill hours, we want a trainer who takes pride in their craft and cares about client outcomes.
Our sales team manages prospect outreach and introductions. Your job is to convert curiosity into commitment through great training and consistent follow-through. Trainers who also invest in visibility - developing a specialty, engaging with members on the floor, building referral relationships, or contributing to our social presence - tend to grow their books faster. We notice and reward that.
What you'll do
- Design and deliver personalized training programs based on each client's goals, history, and fitness level
- Track and communicate client progress consistently through the app, check-ins, and in-session feedback
- Be a visible, engaged presence in the gym with members, not just clients
- Maintain accurate scheduling and client records in our system
- Uphold safety standards and stay current on certifications
What we're looking for
- Current personal training certification (required)
- Minimum 1 year of personal training experience; 3+ years strongly preferred
- A track record of client retention, people who stick with you
- Strong communication and a genuine interest in people, not just programming
- Availability for afternoon/evening sessions and Saturdays (our highest-demand windows)
- Solid working knowledge of exercise science, programming, and basic nutrition principles
Compensation & benefits
- $45–$55 per session
- Health insurance and paid PTO available to trainers who reach full-time status — our expectation is that you get there, and we're structured to help you build a full book
- 401(k)
- Trainers who demonstrate aptitude and interest in the sales side of the business may be invited into our sales training program, which opens the door to commission earnings on top of session revenue — it's an earned opportunity, not automatic
- Additional income through group fitness instruction and specialty services (stretch & bodywork, sport-specific programming, etc.) is possible as skills, demand, and club needs align
About Iron Culture
Iron Culture is a serious training environment built for people who take fitness seriously. If that's the kind of place you want to work, and build a career, we'd like to hear from you.