Personal Trainer (Independent Contractor)
Group Fit is a personal training marketplace now available across the USA and Canada. We help certified personal trainers manage bookings, scheduling, payments, client messaging, and client discovery.
Trainers can offer sessions in three ways:
In-person at the client’s location
At your own studio or training facility
Virtually
This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity, not an employment position.
What You’ll Do
- As a Group Fit trainer, you will:
- Deliver 1-on-1 personal training sessions
- Offer in-home, studio, and/or virtual training
- Set your own availability, rates, service area, and specializations
- Accept and manage bookings through Group Fit
- Review each client’s PAR-Q health questionnaire before training
- Communicate with clients through the platform
- Keep your profile, certifications, and insurance up to date
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for professional, certified personal trainers who want more control over their schedule, pricing, and client bookings.
- You should have:
- A current personal training certification such as NASM, ACE, ISSA, NSCA, or equivalent
- Current CPR/AED certification
- Personal trainer liability insurance
- Government-issued photo ID for identity verification
- A reliable smartphone
- Authorization to work as an independent contractor in the United States
- A professional attitude and strong communication skills
- How Pay Works
- You set your own session rates
- Rates start at $50 per session
- You are paid per completed session
- There is no salary, hourly wage, or guaranteed minimum
- Group Fit retains a commission from each completed session
- Current commission details are shown in the Trainer Terms during onboarding
- Payouts are processed weekly by direct deposit
- What You Get
- Set your own rates
- Set your own schedule
- Choose your service area
- Offer in-home, studio, and/or virtual sessions
- Bring your existing clients onto the platform
- Manage all bookings in one place
- Receive weekly direct deposit payouts
- View itemized earnings by session
- Access client PAR-Q forms before sessions
- Use in-app messaging instead of personal phone numbers or DMs
- Display your certifications, reviews, and credentials on your profile
- Get support for onboarding, payments, and disputes
Important Contractor Details
This is a 1099 independent contractor role. Trainers are not employees of Group Fit.
- You control:
- When you work
- Where you offer sessions
- Which bookings you accept
- What you charge
- How you deliver your training services
You are responsible for your own taxes, insurance, certifications, equipment, and business expenses. Group Fit does not provide employee benefits, PTO, or employer-paid insurance.
- Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
- Weekly payouts
- Choose your own rates
- Work with your own clients and new clients
Work Location
Service-area based. Trainers may offer in-person sessions, studio sessions, virtual sessions, or a combination of these options.
Pay: $20.00 - $70.00 per hour
- Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Work Location: Remote
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