Essential Strength

Experienced Personal Trainers Wanted · Pittsburgh

Don't just train clients. Build a coaching career.

We're hiring coaches across two Pittsburgh facilities — Essential Strength in East Liberty and Iron 24 PT in Bethel Park. You'll coach 1-on-1 in a private, appointment-only setting, on programs you write and own. Structured development, high coaching standards, and a real path forward — not a commission floor and a stack of sessions.

$1,500

Sign-On Bonus

Paid 50/50 — $750 after 30 days, $750 after 90 days. Requires a minimum of 30 hours worked per week. Subject to eligibility and employment terms.

Private, appointment-only facilities

Full-time & part-time · morning or evening

East Liberty & Bethel Park

Bachelor's degree or above · 1+ years experience

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We read every application and reply to every applicant, usually within three business days.

What You're Actually Signing Up For

$1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Paid 50/50 across your first 90 days — $750 after 30 days, $750 after 90 days. Requires a minimum of 30 hours worked per week, sustained through each payment date.

Bonus subject to eligibility and employment terms

STRUCTURED DEVELOPMENT

Ongoing mentorship, internal education and coaching review. We invest in coaches who want to get better at the craft, not just fill a schedule.

Led by an M.S. Sports Scientist

PROGRAMMING YOU OWN

Every client starts with a full movement and capacity assessment. You write the program, you progress it, you own the result. No templates handed down.

Private, appointment-only facilities