As seen on CBS, Above the Bar gym is a proudly trans-owned and operated small business! We are moving to a bigger location located on the corner of Armitage and Western, across from north of Margie's Candies. This position can start as soon as JUNE 1st!

NOTE: You must be able to work Tuesday and Thursday starting at 6am. This position is a guaranteed 8 hours from the start and can increase up to 15-20 hours within 4-6 weeks as experience working on the team builds.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for a candidate looking for job security in the fitness industry.

Above the Bar, or ATB for short, is a local neighborhood gym in Logan Square specializing in strength training, injury prevention, nutrition and habit coaching, and helping our members find their places in the gym world while having a damn good time.

We promote inclusivity, love, and community while providing a safe space for anyone looking to learn more about how to take better care of themselves through fitness, nutrition, and overall general lifestyle changes.

We offer private 1:1 training and small group training options for our members. In addition to our standard services, we offer opportunities for members to gather in community such as attending live sporting events, pizza parties, and cookouts. Like we mentioned above, we love having a good time. Hard work should pay off, right?!

We also offer specialized sessions at additional cost, such as:

Corrective Exercise
Kettlebell Training
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
Mobility & Stretching
Cross Training Consulting/Coaching
TBD: Your specialty!?

We teach balance and sustainable approaches to fitness and nutrition. We believe any-body can be an athlete. We treat every member of our community equally with respect, care, and provide a fun and welcome environment for members to be themselves.

Ideal Candidate to become the next ATB Coach:

Must be able to at least work Tuesday and Thursday morning starting at 6:00am. This will be available starting as soon as June 1st.
Is a Certified Personal Trainer through an organization such as but not limited to NASM, ACSM, ACE, and ISSA.
Has current, valid CPR and First Aid certifications.
Has experience working as a personal trainer within a team setting (2+ years preferred).
Passionate about teaching and learning further about, but not limited to, strength training and conditioning principles, athletic and performance training, foundational nutritional and lifestyle guidance, recovery practices, and mobility training.
Believes in cultivating an inclusive and safe environment for everyone.
Passionate about bettering the fitness and nutrition industry.
Stays up to date with current methods, principles, studies, and practices pertaining to fitness and nutrition.
Carries a specialty certification such as NASM CES, DNS, or anything pertaining to rehabilitation methods and practices.
Considers themselves timely, organized, structured, and reliable in the work the place.
Considers themselves a problem solver and strategic thinker but isn't afraid to ask for help.
Enjoys collaborating with and being part of a team, including occasional extracurricular activities as a group.
Can attend a weekly team meeting, currently set Wednesdays at 9 am.

Bonus Skills, but not required to be the next ATB Coach:

Running consultations
Closing sales
Client management
Writing and hosting workshops / classes
Writing for social media (Instagram, Blog, etc.)

This role does not require selling whatsoever, however there are opportunities to earn commission from new and repeat sales!

We provide you with all of your clients and small group training classes. If you have current clients you would like to train at Above the Bar, we are happy to discuss an agreement in regard to compensation for said clients.

Why we believe we're the best gym to work with:

As a team, we love to work hard and play hard. We're funny, goofy, nerdy, and strive to do our best every day. We treat others with respect and love, and pledge to uphold ATB as a safe space for everyone. We enjoy dancing while coaching, joking around with clients, helping each other grow, going the extra mile for members, and letting our authentic selves show.

As a business, we believe in supporting our coaches' CEU endeavors, promoting a sustainable work-life balance, having an open-door policy, and paying our coaches a competitive rate that covers efforts inside and outside of the gym (example: programming and meetings).

We are not only passionate about making an impact in the fitness industry for consumers, but also for career-oriented coaches and trainers, who are looking for a gym to feel financially and socially secure doing what they love while also being respected as an independent professional in the field.

We pay out the same rate per all session types: 45, 60, and 30-minute client-facing sessions are all paid at a flat rate. We do this to support work-life balance for our coaches and to account for their time spent working on client initiatives outside of the gym. This rate also applies to "office hours" assigned by management that may include but not limited to, group programming, workshop initiatives, and in-house projects. Team meetings are paid out at $15/hour.

For this position, we are starting at $30/session with the opportunity to increase to $45/session depending on candidate experience and monitored performance over the course of employment, starting with a 6-week check-in.

In addition to compensation for sessions, office hours, and team meetings, you also have the opportunity to earn commission on new and repeat sales. This isn't required, but strongly encouraged and supported!

If you made it this far, check out our segment from Destination: Chicago on CBS during the fall/winter of 2022 and then apply! You could be our next coach.

Video: https://youtu.be/n4TL-C2nqM0

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance
Referral program

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Chicago, IL 60647: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Group fitness: 1 year (Preferred)
Personal training or coaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Specialty Certification, i.e. Nutrition, Corrective Exercise (Preferred)
Personal Training Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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