Virtual Personal Trainer

(ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association

. Lead engaging, personalized one-on-one virtual training sessions .

Posted 11/11/2026part-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45 - $65 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing personalized fitness programs and delivering engaging virtual training sessions while ensuring client safety and motivation. Proficient in tracking client progress and adapting workouts for diverse needs, including older adults and those with mobility limitations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nationally Recognized Personal Training CertificationCPR/AED CertificationExperience Providing Virtual Personal TrainingStrong Communication SkillsAbility to Modify Exercises

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Hard Skills

Fitness Program DesignExercise DemonstrationClient Progress TrackingWorkout AdaptationReal-Time Coaching

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCoaching SkillsMotivational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Video Conferencing PlatformsFitness Management ApplicationsGYMGUYZ Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

NASM CertificationACE CertificationISSA CertificationACSM CertificationCorrective Exercise CertificationSenior Fitness Certification

Industry Keywords

Virtual TrainingPersonal TrainingAdaptive FitnessClient ReassessmentFitness Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead engaging, personalized one-on-one virtual training sessions
Design customized fitness programs based on each client's goals, abilities, and available equipment
Demonstrate exercises, monitor form, and provide real-time coaching through video
Adapt workouts for beginners, older adults, and clients with mobility limitations
Track client progress, conduct reassessments, and maintain session notes using GYMGUYZ systems
Communicate professionally with clients and encourage consistency and accountability
Optionally deliver in-person personal training sessions within San Francisco and Marin
Maintain a safe, positive, and motivating training environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Nationally recognized personal training certification (NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM, or equivalent)
Current CPR/AED certification
Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
Comfortable using video conferencing platforms and fitness management applications
Reliable internet connection, camera, microphone, and professional virtual training space
Ability to modify exercises and provide clear instructions remotely
Passion for helping clients achieve sustainable fitness results
Reliable transportation for trainers interested in optional in-person sessions
Experience providing virtual personal training preferred
Experience working with older adults, beginners, or adaptive fitness clients preferred
Additional certifications in corrective exercise, senior fitness, or specialized training preferred
Ability to commute to and from clients, generally within 30 minutes, for those choosing in-person sessions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedule
Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Remote training opportunities
Optional in-person sessions throughout San Francisco and Marin
Clients provided
Paid onboarding
Ongoing professional development
Career growth opportunities for advanced training and leadership roles
Access to GYMGUYZ resources, technology, and a nationwide fitness network
Competitive compensation rates
Opportunity to change people's lives and be rewarded for it
Fresh work environment daily — out of the gym
Opportunities to participate in professional development courses
Mileage may be reimbursed at the discretion of your manager for travel exceeding 30 minutes