Personal Trainer

Job overview

The Personal Trainer role is onsite at the Rakow and Randall Oaks Fitness Centers in Carpentersville, Illinois. Compensation is $20 per hour. The trainer works in Dundee Township Park District’s Recreation Department, helping members pursue fitness and wellness goals. The role provides safe, individualized training and practical guidance that helps clients build skills, stay accountable, and progress toward their goals. It also supports fitness-center operations through session tracking, facility upkeep, equipment care, and participation in department programs and staff training.

What you'll do

• Deliver safe and engaging personal training sessions
• help clients set and reach fitness goals
• demonstrate exercise form and equipment use
• customize workouts to client abilities and needs
• track session usage and payment completion
• educate clients on fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle choices
• motivate and support accountability
• maintain the training space
• assist with facility and equipment upkeep
• support department programs and attend staff training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

personal trainer

fitness training

carpentersville il

dundee township park district

rakow fitness center

randall oaks fitness center

client goal setting

exercise instruction

cpr/aed

first aid

flexible hours

evenings and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Professional development opportunities
• choice of an individual 100-day Fitness Center pass, family season pass to Dolphin Cove Aquatic Center, or family season pass to Randall Oaks Zoo and Park
• free or discounted Park District programs, merchandise, and concessions
• access to KCT Credit Union membership.

Why this role

Part-time hourly, non-exempt position with flexible hours based on client demand; CPR/AED and First Aid certification required or obtainable within three months; nationally recognized personal training certification preferred.

About the employer

Dundee Township Park District is hiring for this role. Industry: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers. Sector: 71.