Fitness Trainer

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Premise's mission is to help people get, stay, and be well. We hope you will join us in our mission and experience why amazing health starts with amazing healthcare. For more information, visit

The role is located in Ridgefield, CT
. Scheduled hours are up to 19 hours per week:
Tuesday 12:00‑7:30 pm;
Wednesday 11:00 am‑6:00 pm;
Friday 1:00‑6:30 pm. Schedule is flexible.

• Execute 1‑on‑1 or small group personal training sessions and program design in a safe and effective way.
• Provide exercise leadership expertise according to the latest American College of Sports Medicine and Exercise Testing and Prescription guidelines.
• Create individualized and small group exercise programs tailored to the specific needs of the participant(s).
• Engage with fitness center members regularly to offer fitness‑based guidance and support when needed.
• Perform sub‑floor coverage or assist with specialty programs when deemed necessary by site manager.
• Provide a platinum customer experience for all fitness center members according to Premise Exercise Leadership and Customer Service Standards.
• May require other duties as assigned.

• Personal Training certification from a nationally recognized authority (e.g., ACSM, NASM, NSCA) or a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, or a combination of education and experience.
• Current CPR/AED (hands‑on) and First Aid certification.
• Group Fitness certification from a nationally recognized authority (e.g., AFAA, ACE, IDEA) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of education in exercise science or a related field and at least two years’ experience in a similar position.
• Experience in fitness assessments, including resting and exercise blood pressure & heart rate, body composition (skin‑fold calipers), muscular strength & endurance testing, sub‑maximal cycle testing (preferred).
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of exercise programming.
• Ability to demonstrate exercises to members.
• Knowledge of safety and proper technique.

Work‑life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers PRN and Part‑time (less than 20 hrs/week) team members a 401(k) program with company match, a company‑sponsored wellness program, EAP, access to virtual primary care and virtual behavioral health at no cost for team members and their dependents. Additional benefits will be discussed once you connect with our Talent Acquisition team.

Premise is an equal‑opportunity employer; we value inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Premise provides its reasonable and genuinely expected range of compensation for this job of $17.60 – $22.00 per hour. A number of factors will influence the rate offered for this position, including your experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors.

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• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care