Personal Trainer Jobs in Fort Myers, FL
Coach People Who Show Up, Stick With It, and Get Real Results.
We're hiring a personal trainer who wants to change lives, not count reps. Small groups, assessment-first programs, members who are committed, and every plan backed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
- Small groups of up to 4, by appointment only, so you coach every rep
- Train active adults, many 50+, who want to stay strong and independent
- A physical therapist down the hall for every cranky knee and old injury
90-second form · Résumé optional · Your current employer will never know
You became a trainer to change lives. Not to chase sessions.
- Clients who quit after three weeks because nobody holds them accountable
- Spending more time selling packages than coaching
- Training older clients with joint pain and no one to ask for help
- Writing the same generic program for everyone
- No mentor, no growth path, and no idea what "next" looks like
You're not tired of training people. You're tired of training without a system behind you.
Great trainers need more than a gym floor. They need assessment, accountability, expert backup, and members who are truly committed. That's what we built.
Your career now vs. your career here
Same passion. Completely different job.
| At a typical gym | At Back In Motion | |
|---|---|---|
| What you have | A rotating door of clients and a sales quota | Committed members, a proven system, and a PT down the hall |
| How you feel | Burned out from chasing sessions | Proud of the results you're creating |
| Your average day | Generic workouts and clients who cancel | Coaching people who show up, progress, and tell their friends about you |
| How others see you | "The trainer at the gym" | The coach who helped them get strong again |
A system built so members actually get results
You won't be making it up as you go. Every member follows a proven path, and you're the coach who guides them through it.
- Assessment first: every member starts with a fitness assessment, including an InBody scan
- A plan built for their body: programs designed around their goals, history, and any old injuries
- Small groups, by appointment: up to 4 people, so you see every rep
- Built-in accountability: a structured onboarding, so members stick around long enough to see results
- Progress you can measure: re-testing shows members how far they've come
- Nutrition support: members get access to our nutrition course, so you're not fighting their diet alone
What you get here that you won't get at a big-box gym
Members who are committed
People invest in coaching here because they're serious about results, so they show up and do the work.
A PT in your corner
Every program is overseen by a Doctor of Physical Therapy. When a member has joint pain or an old injury, you have experts to ask.
A proven system
Assessment, programming, onboarding, and progress check-ins are already built, so you can focus on coaching.
Become the expert in training adults 50+
Learn how to train older adults safely and effectively, one of the most in-demand skills in fitness today.
Mentorship from Dr. Scott Gray
Learn from a fellowship-trained Doctor of Physical Therapy who's also a high school head football coach.
401(k) + benefits
401(k), health insurance, paid time off, a flexible schedule, and a referral program.
Pay and a path that grow with you
Competitive pay with room to grow as your skills, member base, and leadership grow.
Compensation depends on experience, performance, responsibilities, and the agreed-upon structure.
Your career path
Master our coaching system
Learn our assessment, programming, and coaching approach with support from our coaching and PT team.
Build your reputation
Grow a loyal group of members and become known as the go-to coach for active adults in Fort Myers.
Grow your income and influence
Take on more leadership, like leading specialty programs or mentoring newer coaches.
Who we're looking for
A strong fit if you…
- Have a bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field
- Hold an NSCA certification, or are working toward it
- Love coaching adults, including people 50+ who are starting over
- Are patient, encouraging, and great at building relationships
- Are hungry for mentorship and can take honest coaching
- Want a career, not just another gym job
The wrong fit if you…
- Want to run big classes and coach from a distance
- Think every client should get the same workout
- Don't want feedback on your coaching
- Want to clock in, clock out, and coast
No judgment. We're just not that gym.
Physical therapy, performance, and fitness under one roof
Back In Motion Physical Therapy & Performance was founded by Dr. Scott Gray, DPT, fellowship-trained and creator of The Gray Methodâ„¢. Our members get expert coaching backed by physical therapy, all in one place, and many of them come to you after finishing their PT.
- A welcoming, by-appointment facility that never feels crowded
- Year-round sunshine and an active community
- No state income tax
What happens after you reach out
Simple, private, and no pressure at any step.
Fill out the short form
About 90 seconds. Résumé optional.
A confidential conversation
A private, 20-minute call about your coaching, your goals, and whether this could be your next chapter.
Coach with us
Visit the facility, meet the team, and see how we coach. If it's a fit on both sides, we'll walk you through compensation, transparently.
Frequently asked questions
Will my current employer find out I applied?
Never. Every inquiry is 100% confidential.
Who will I be training?
Mostly active adults, many of them 50 and older, in small groups of up to 4 and one-on-one. Many of our members want to stay strong, prevent injury, and keep doing what they love.
I haven't trained many older adults. Is that okay?
Yes. If you're a strong coach who's eager to learn, we'll teach you how to train adults 50+ safely and effectively.
Do I need an NSCA certification?
An NSCA certification is preferred. If you're a strong coach working toward it, let's talk.
Will I be selling memberships?
Your focus is coaching. We'll talk through exactly how new members get started with you on our call.
What does the role pay?
Competitive pay with room to grow. Your exact number depends on experience and the final agreement, and we'll walk you through it transparently.
Do I need to submit a résumé now?
No. Start with the short form. Your résumé can come later.
Ready to coach people who actually get results?
Small groups, a proven system, committed members, and a physical therapist in your corner.
The worst case of a 20-minute conversation is that you learn what else is out there.
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Back In Motion Physical Therapy & Performance · 9400 Gladiolus Drive, Suite 100 & 101, Fort Myers, FL 33908 · backinmotionsspt.com
