Personal Trainer Jobs in Naperville, IL

A Personal Trainer plays a pivotal role in the fitness and recreation industry. They specialize in creating custom exercise programs for individuals or groups, based on their physical abilities and health goals. Personal Trainers guide their clients through various exercises, ensuring proper form and safety. They also provide motivation, monitor progress, and make adjustments to the program as needed. Some trainers may offer dietary and lifestyle advice to enhance results. Certified Trainers have in-depth knowledge of human anatomy, nutrition, injury prevention, and specific exercise techniques.

Before becoming a Personal Trainer, an individual could hold several related positions such as Fitness Instructor, Gym Assistant, or Physical Education Teacher. These roles provide valuable experience in instructing and motivating individuals, operating fitness equipment, and understanding exercise science. In terms of qualifications, a personal trainer should hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and an accredited certification in personal training. Some reputable certifications include NASM, ACE, and ACSM. Additional skills such as CPR and AED certification are also helpful as they are equipped to respond to emergency situations. Communication skills, patience, and the ability to motivate are also key traits of successful personal trainers.

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Certified Athletic Trainer - Mother McAuley High School

  • Select Medical Corporation
  • Oak Lawn, IL (19 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL (19 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and record change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care Manage emergency incidents, coordinate EMS and acute care procedures...

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Personal Trainer

  • Life Time Fitness
  • Burr Ridge, IL (10 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (10 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary Personal Trainers are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships....

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Summer Substitute Certified Assistant Athletic Trainer

  • Maine West High School
  • Park Ridge, IL (22 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (22 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Maintain proper organization and cleanliness of the athletic training area....

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Personal Trainer

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Orland Hills, IL (23 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Orland Hills, IL (23 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Who We ARE: At The Edge Fitness Clubs, we believe fitness transforms lives....

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Personal Trainer (NP)

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Naperville, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 2 days ago

Who We ARE: At The Edge Fitness Clubs, we believe fitness transforms lives....

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Summer Substitute Certified Assistant Athletic Trainer

  • Disctrict 207
  • Des Plaines, IL (23 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (23 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Maintain proper organization and cleanliness of the athletic training area....

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Personal Training Manager

  • Crunch
  • Mount Prospect, IL (22 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (22 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Trainer American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Certification The Cooper Institute Personal Trainer Certification International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) Personal Fitness...

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Fitness Coach

  • Orangetheory Fitness
  • Park Ridge, IL (22 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (22 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 11 days ago

OTFit fitness certification + one of the following nationally accredited fitness certification programs: ACSM, ACE, NASM, NSCA or AFAA Bachelor's degree in an exercise related field is preferred CPR...

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Personal Trainer

  • Fyzical
  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Experience as a personal trainer preferred....

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Health & Wellness Coach - Temporary

  • Ramp Health
  • Bolingbrook, IL (5 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (5 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Preferred Qualifications 2+ years prior experience in health and wellness, wellness coaching, fitness, personal training, athletic training, nursing, PT, OT, or PT assistant. 1+ Years of health and...

In Person Temporary

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Regional Industrial Sports Medicine Professional

  • Briotix Health
  • Crest Hill, IL (14 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Crest Hill, IL (14 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 24 days ago

clinical, non-clinical, education, presentations, public speaking, coaching, biomechanics, safety, human movement Qualifications Education in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy...

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Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Regional Industrial Sports Medicine Professional

  • U.S. Physical Therapy
  • Franklin Park, IL (17 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Franklin Park, IL (17 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 27 days ago

clinical, non-clinical, education, presentations, public speaking, coaching, biomechanics, safety, human movement Qualifications Education in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy...

In Person Part Time

Staff Personal Trainer/Healthplex

  • Rush Copley Medical Center
  • Aurora, IL (6 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (6 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 28 days ago

A Bachelor of Science Degree in an exercise-related field (i.e. degree in kinesiology, exercise science, exercise physiology) or a nationally-accredited Personal Trainer certification is required....

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Fitness Specialist - Tinley Park, IL

  • Tinley Park, IL (21 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (21 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 28 days ago

This role is ideal for a personal trainer, exercise science gradue, or certified fitness professional passione about healthy aging, fall prevention, and functional fitness for seniors....

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Personal Trainer

  • YMCA
  • Palatine, IL (24 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Palatine, IL (24 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Inspire Fitness, Inspire Change: Join Our Team - Buehler YMCA is now hiring a Personal Trainer! We are looking for energetic, creative, and enthusiastic Personal Trainers to join the YMCA team....

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Salary for Personal Trainer Jobs in Naperville, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Personal Trainers in Naperville, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
55.2%
Master's Degree
25.2%
Associate's Degree
6.0%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Personal Trainers in Naperville, IL
2-4 years
43.2%
1-2 years
40.2%
None
16.6%


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