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American Family Fitness
Richmond, VA, US
Summary
Promote and deliver personalized fitness programs to help members improve their physical and mental well-being. Recruit and retain clients while maintaining a minimum of 10 billable sessions per week.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Short Pump - Richmond, VA 23233PERSONAL TRAINER
Position Overview: As a Personal Trainer at American Family Fitness, you’ll inspire, coach, and empower members to reach their fitness goals. We’re looking for energetic, knowledgeable fitness professionals who are passionate about helping people live healthier, happier lives.
Reports To: Fitness Director
Compensation: Trainers are compensated through a blended pay structure consisting of a per-session rate for time spent training clients and an hourly rate for all non-session work. This model rewards performance, productivity, and career growth while eliminating commission-based pay. This position pays $27–$41 per training session, based on experience, certifications, and client load. Non-Session hours will be paid $12.77.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain a minimum of 10 billable sessions per week
Recruit, onboard, and retain personal training clients
Conduct fitness assessments and consultations
Create safe, effective, and personalized training programs
Track client progress and maintain accurate documentation
Support club initiatives, meetings, and team goals
Demonstrate AFF’s mission, vision, and service standards
Follow all emergency and safety protocols
Input and manage your weekly work schedule in the club’s scheduling platform by established deadlines, maintaining full accountability for schedule accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to club staffing need
Qualifications
Personal Training certification or related education
AFF‑recognized PT certification within 180 days of hire
CPR/AED certification within 60 days of hire
Prior customer service or training experience preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Professional, punctual, and team‑oriented
Work Environment
Fast‑paced, member‑focused fitness facility
Collaborative team culture
Opportunities for continuing education and growth
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Supportive, team‑oriented culture
Opportunities for professional development
Access to state‑of‑the‑art fitness facilities
The chance to make a real impact on members’ lives
If you’re ready to help people transform their health and fitness, we’d love to meet you.
Qualifications
American Family Fitness is a locally owned and operated company out of Richmond, VA dedicated to improving the physical and mental well being of our community. With nine locations across Central Virginia, American Family Fitness is committed to quality service in a warm, friendly environment. Serving 110,000 members and over 1,200 employees for 30 years, American Family Fitness offers state-of-the-art facilities and equipment as well as specialty services, including KidZone, personal training, small group, and team training, a variety of group exercise and aquatics classes. For more information, visit amfamfit.com.
Corporate Wellness — Healthy Employees = A Healthy Bottom Line
American Family Fitness partners with companies across Central Virginia to help improve the health and well-being of their employees. An AFF Corporate Partnership enhances a company's wellness initiatives and shows its employees that it is committed to helping them adopt a healthier lifestyle.
If you’re interested in learning how your company can become a part of the Family, please contact Alisa Varela, Director of Corporate Wellness, at 804-414-3029.
Founded
1988
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Fitness
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Glen Allen, VA
American Family Fitness is a locally owned and operated company out of Richmond, VA dedicated to improving the physical and mental well being of our community. With nine locations across Central Virginia, American Family Fitness is committed to quality service in a warm, friendly environment. Serving 110,000 members and over 1,200 employees for 30 years, American Family Fitness offers state-of-the-art facilities and equipment as well as specialty services, including KidZone, personal training, small group, and team training, a variety of group exercise and aquatics classes. For more information, visit amfamfit.com.
Corporate Wellness — Healthy Employees = A Healthy Bottom Line
American Family Fitness partners with companies across Central Virginia to help improve the health and well-being of their employees. An AFF Corporate Partnership enhances a company's wellness initiatives and shows its employees that it is committed to helping them adopt a healthier lifestyle.
If you’re interested in learning how your company can become a part of the Family, please contact Alisa Varela, Director of Corporate Wellness, at 804-414-3029.
Founded
1988
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Fitness
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Glen Allen, VA
