Personal Trainer / Performance Coach (Full-Time) or Intern

Job SummaryAt TEST, we build athletes and people who perform. Since 1999, TEST has trained everyone from youth athletes and high school teams to college players preparing for the NFL Combine, along with adults who want to train with the same intensity and purpose. We're looking for a Personal Trainer / Performance Coach or Intern who leads from the front. You'll coach athletes and adults across private sessions and group classes, apply the TEST training system, and set the tone on our floor every day. If you can command a room and hold people to a high standard, we want to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesLead high-energy group athlete classes focused on speed, agility, strength, conditioning and injury preventionCoach adult strength and cardio classes, keeping technique sharp and energy high for every fitness levelTrain private and small-group clients, from youth athletes to adults, with individualized programsSupport our NFL Combine prep program, testing measurables and coaching technique across the 40-yard dash, shuttle, broad jump, bench, etc.Run initial assessments to evaluate each client's movement, performance and readiness to train (adult and athletes)Update and progress training programs based on testing results, progress, and each athlete's seasonCommunicate regularly with athletes, parents and adult clients on goals, progress and next stepsRepresent TEST at local schools, teams and community events, including team training programs and clinicsAssist with tracking key metrics such as class attendance, client retention and new client growthHelp develop new programs and class offerings, and contribute to coaching staff educationUphold TEST standards, keep certifications current and complete required continuing educationQualificationsBachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science or a related field; Master's a plusMinimum two years of personal training or strength coaching experience, or completion of the TEST Coaching InternshipCurrent industry certification; NSCA-CSCS preferred, NASM, ACE, ISSA acceptedCurrent CPR/AED and First Aid certifications requiredA commanding presence, with the energy, voice and confidence to lead groups of 20+ athletes or adultsProven ability to build effective, individualized training programs for athletes and adultsExperience leading group classes with a focus on technique, intensity and accountabilityCompetitive sports background strongly preferredExceptional people skills with athletes, parents and adult membersAvailability for early mornings, evenings and weekendsWhat We OfferCompetitive salary with further upside through performance bonusesPaid certifications and continuing educationFree membership and PTO, health insurance, participation in equity-share planThe chance to learn from coaches who have trained athletes at every level, up to the NFLA clear path to Senior Coach and leadership rolesWho We AreTEST (Total Energy System Training) is a performance training facility in Martinsville, NJ, home to TEST Fitness and TEST Football Academy. For more than two decades, TEST has been a leading destination for NFL Combine preparation, and we bring that same expertise to youth athletes, high school and college teams, and adults in our community. From group athlete classes to adult strength and conditioning, our coaches set the standard for training in Central New Jersey.We are an equal opportunity employer. TEST is committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities.