Fitness Coach

Bolt Fitness is a nationally recognized boutique fitness facility located in the heart of Ravenswood that allows individuals of all backgrounds to tap into their true potential. Using elements of Strength Training, Cross Fit, and Sports Performance, the coaches at Bolt Fitness set up our community for success in a safe, fun, and challenging way.

Recently named Best Gym in the Nation by Class Pass, Bolt Fitness prioritizes the gym’s core values of integrity, hard work, teamwork, diversity, and inclusion, and strive to enforce the fundamentals and basics while also bringing creativity, community, and care in an epic training environment.

We believe that we are only as good as the team members we surround ourselves with, and are beyond excited to bring another coach on board! This role is for a Coach who is looking to lead 5+ group classes per week while also building and growing a personal training and/or semi-private training roster.

• Part-time (opportunity to build to full-time)
• 5-10 classes per week (opportunity to build upon that class load)
• Monday evenings, 4:30pm and 5:30pm
• Thursday mornings, 5:00am, 6:00am, 7:00am
• Rotating Saturday morning classes, 8:00am, 9:15am, 10:30am

● Personal Training:

• Build and manage your own PT and/or small-group client roster
• Work with clients on strength, performance, body composition, and long-term progress
• Be supported by Bolt’s marketing, sales, and front-desk team to help you grow
• 4545 Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
• 45% per small group training session (max $120 per session)
• Free gym membership to Bolt Fitness
• Free gym membership for partner/spouse
• Discounts to large fitness brands (LSKD, TYR, Vuori)
• Stipend for continuing education
• Retirement Account and Health Benefits (after 30 hours of training has been achieved)

● Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma
• Degree in Exercise related field
• Certification from NASM, NSCA, ACE, ACSM, Cross Fit or another nationally accredited agency
• Specialty certifications are encouraged. It is preferred that all candidates have a primary group exercise certification AND specialty cert.
• Possess current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications
• Personal Training Insurance
• Leadership abilities
• Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm
• 2-3 year of prior group fitness and personal training experience
• Outgoing and personable with a desire to build relationships within and outside the community
• Loves coaching, learning, and being part of a team
• Genuine desire to inspire and motivate others
• Comfortable leading a 20-24 person class with music and lots of
• energy in the room
• Comfortable demoing and cueing a variety of exercises including: olympic
• lifts, power lifting, pull-ups, kettle bell movements, and more.
• Creating a fitness space that is welcoming and inclusive of all backgrounds and abilities
• Wants more than a “side hustle” — you want to build a real career in fitness

If you think you have what it takes to change people’s lives through fitness, be sure to apply today!