Personal Trainer (Private)

Job Description
Job Description

About the Role

A busy female executive in her late 30s, based in La Jolla, is seeking a certified personal trainer for twice-weekly in-home sessions. Training takes place in a well-equipped private home gym featuring free weights, TRX, a rebounder, kettlebells, and resistance bands. The ideal trainer is thoughtful, technically precise, and builds programs that emphasize strength, longevity, and quality of movement — not exhaustion.

Training Philosophy

This role is not a fit for HIIT, bootcamp-style, or "train to failure" approaches. Sessions should be low-impact, sustainable, and intelligently dosed leaving the client energized rather than depleted.

What You'll Do

Lead 60-minute private training sessions 2-3x per week (Tue/Thu AM preferred)
Design a structured, goal-oriented program emphasizing strength, mobility, and longevity
Coach with clear technique cues, controlled tempo, and intelligent progression
Stop sets short of failure; manage load and volume to support recovery and consistency
Track progress and adapt as goals and life circumstances evolve
Maintain a professional, discreet, and reliable presence in the home

Required Qualifications

Current certification from a recognized body (NASM, NSCA, ACSM, ACE, or equivalent)
3+ years of one-on-one personal training experience
Strong foundation in strength training, functional movement, and mobility
Proficiency programming with free weights, TRX, kettlebells, rebounder, and bands
Demonstrated comfort with low-impact, non-HIIT methodologies
Excellent coaching demeanor (communicative, calm, encouraging, sharp on form)
Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule

Preferred / Bonus

Pre- and postnatal fitness certification or meaningful experience
Functional nutrition background or credential (Precision Nutrition, NASM-CNC, RD, etc.)
Experience training high-performing professionals or executives

Compensation

$75-110 per session rate, commensurate with experience and credentials. 1099 contract.

To Apply

Submit a brief intro, certifications, relevant experience, and 2–3 references.