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Contract Personal Trainer

The Jones Center

Posted on Jul 24, 2026

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Location922 East Emma Avenue, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Employee TypeContract

Description

About JONES CENTER
For 30 years, Jones Center has been a trusted community anchor for Northwest Arkansas—a place where everyone can learn, play, and thrive together. With 600,000 annual visitors and a mission to fuel community connections and cultivate spaces and experiences for all, we serve as a dynamic hub for education, recreation, arts, and nonprofit sustainability. Through our Jones Community for Nonprofits campuses, we empower more than 100 mission-driven organizations, strengthening the social fabric of our region.

Main Responsibilities

Design and implement personalized fitness programs tailored to individual client needs.
Conduct one-on-one and group training sessions, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
Maintain open and professional communication with clients to provide guidance, motivation, and feedback.
Manage scheduling and correspondence with clients to optimize availability and efficiency.
Utilize scheduling/payment provided by the Jones Center to track and bill for services provided.
Proactively market your training services to attract and retain clientele.
Uphold a positive, engaging, and professional demeanor in all client interactions.
Stay updated on fitness and health trends to continuously enhance your training expertise.
Provide referrals to other certified and/or licensed health professionals when client needs surpass your scope of practice.

This position is for evenings availability, with shifts starting after 5:00 PM.

Requirements

Main Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities

Required: A nationally recognized personal training certification (e.g., ACSM, NASM, ACE, NSCA, or equivalent).
Preferred: Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field (not required).
Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and maintain a flexible schedule.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to customer service excellence.
Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a drive to grow your client base and improve your craft.
Passion for fitness and health, with a desire to inspire others.
Basic understanding of sales strategies and entrepreneurial practices (training provided).
Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish.

Compensation

This is a contract position with compensation based on services provided. Earnings are dependent on your client load and schedule flexibility.

Take the next step in your fitness career! If you're ready to inspire others, grow your skills, and build your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start making a difference!

Summary

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job; it's a career-building opportunity. As a contract personal trainer, you'll have the chance to:

Develop essential skills in customer service, sales, and entrepreneurship to advance your career.
Build and manage your client roster with support and mentorship from an experienced team.
Operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that fosters growth and innovation.
Gain hands-on experience in all aspects of fitness programming and business management.

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