Personal Trainer/Performance Coach - Group Training

The position will initially involve approximately 10–15 hours per week.We are looking for several individuals who are interested in working 3–4 evenings per week training our hockey athletes.This position may also be structured as a dual-location opportunity between our Mount Prospect and Rosemont facilities, providing the opportunity to work with athletes across multiple locations.Ideal candidates are motivated, reliable, and eager to gain hands-on experience in sports performance training, coaching, and athlete development.Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC (IBJI),

Founded in 1991, IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same day care for orthopedic injuries. Beginning in 2021, IBJI expanded its clinical model to include eight outpatient ambulatory surgery centers that serve as an alternative to the traditional hospital model, enabling physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together to achieve better patient outcomes and convenience. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes. Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms.

Summary

The Personal Trainer/Performance Coach is responsible for delivering high-quality private and small group training sessions to clients of all fitness levels. This role focuses on helping individuals move better, feel better, and perform better by designing customized training programs that align with their goals. The Personal Trainer must create an engaging and supportive environment while ensuring all training follows best practices in exercise science and safety.

ResponsibilitiesPersonal Training & Program Development

• Design and implement customized training programs for clients based on their individual needs, goals, and movement capabilities
• Conduct one-on-one and small group training sessions with an emphasis on proper movement patterns, injury prevention, and long-term success
• Track client progress through assessments, data collection, and ongoing program adjustments
• Educate clients on proper exercise techniques, injury prevention, and general wellness strategies

Client Engagement & Community Building

• Foster a welcoming and motivating training environment for all clients
• Encourage consistent participation through personalized communication, motivation, and accountability strategies
• Promote the core value of Community Consciousness by building relationships and ensuring clients feel supported in their fitness journey

Professional Development & Lifelong Learning

• Stay updated on the latest trends, techniques, and research in personal training, fitness, and movement science
• Participate in continuing education opportunities to maintain certifications and improve coaching effectiveness
• Contribute to a culture of Lifelong Learning by sharing knowledge with clients and team members. 4. Sales & Client Retention
• Promote personal training packages and encourage long-term client commitments
• Provide goal-oriented check-ins to ensure clients see progress and remain engaged in their training plans
• Support client retention by consistently delivering high-quality sessions and ensuring clients feel valued

Safety & Evidence-Based Excellence

• Ensure all training adheres to evidence-based best practices for exercise selection, progression, and injury prevention
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe training environment for all clients
• Modify exercises appropriately for clients with injuries or physical limitations while ensuring they continue making progress
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

OrthoHealth Responsibilities (as assigned)

When designated by management, the employee in this role may additionally function as a Clinical Fitness Specialist operating across OrthoHealth and HPI divisions. In this hybrid capacity, the employee’s scope of work expands to include serving as a clinical rehabilitation aide and exercise technician under the guidance of the physical therapy team.

• Responsibilities include taking medically referred patients through specialized metabolic, weight management, and chronic disease prevention protocols, while collaborating closely within an integrated care team (physicians, physical therapists, dietitians, and nurse practitioners) to ensure a seamless care continuum.