Coach
The Mission
At Municipal Gym, our mission is to help others WIN THE DAY, TODAY—to discover their strength and build better lives. Backed by Mark Wahlberg and powered by EōS Fitness, we’re building world-class, wellness-integrated training centers where serious training is paired with premium amenities, spotless standards, and genuine hospitality.
Why Municipal Gym
This is an opportunity to help shape the standard for Municipal Gym's founding location and influence how the brand grows. You will join a team committed to exceptional performance, genuine hospitality, continuous improvement, and helping members and team members WIN THE DAY, TODAY.
Role Summary
As a Municipal Gym Coach, you will deliver individualized coaching that helps members build strength, confidence, capability, and lasting exercise habits. All coaches share the same core responsibilities, while the tiered pathway reflects increasing credentials, experience, coaching complexity, client impact, peer leadership, and readiness for broader responsibility.
Team
- Reports to: Personal Training Director
- Direct reports: None (individual expert)
Tier Advancement
Tier advancement is earned through a documented review of credentials, Municipal Gym experience, coaching quality, member experience, client outcomes, professional conduct, and readiness to perform the expectations of the next tier.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES ACROSS ALL TIERS
Responsibilities increase in independence, complexity, client ownership, and leadership by tier.
- Deliver safe, consistent, welcoming, and individualized personal training experiences within professional scope.
- Use the Municipal Gym Blueprint, assessment findings, client goals, and professional judgment to design and coach effective sessions within individualized macrocycle programs.
- Build authentic member relationships, understand goals and needs, and appropriately introduce personal training as a valuable option.
- Maintain a visible, approachable training-floor presence; assist members and help keep equipment organized, stored, and ready for use.
- Prepare for each session, communicate promptly, arrive on time, follow dress standards, and connect each workout to the client’s broader program.
- Maintain accurate client notes, schedules, communications, progress reviews, and required administrative records.
- Attend required individual and team meetings, remain responsive to management, and follow Municipal policies and procedures.
- Maintain required certifications, seek feedback, pursue continuing education, and demonstrate readiness for advancement.
Coach Tier Expectations
To learn how expectations progress across coaching tiers, review the Expectations Progress by Tier candidate guide.
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TIER QUALIFICATION All coaches must maintain valid CPR/AED certification throughout employment. |
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TIER |
QUALIFICATIONS |
HOURLY SESSION BONUS RATE BY TIER |
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Coach I |
One current Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) credential; a nationally recognized CPT is preferred. |
$12.00/hr + $17.50/session |
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Coach II |
One current CPT plus 1-2 years of verifiable industry experience - or two current CPT credentials; one current CPT plus two specializations, such as prenatal, kettlebells, corrective exercise, or TRX - or a related degree, such as kinesiology or exercise science. |
$12.00/hr + $22.50/session |
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Coach III |
Two current CPT credentials plus 3-5 years of verifiable industry experience - or three current CPT credentials - or two current CPT credentials plus 1,000 completed sessions at Municipal Gym or relevant external experience. |
$12.hr+$30.00/session |
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Master Coach |
Three current CPT credentials plus 5+ years of verifiable industry experience - or two current CPT credentials, two approved specializations, and 2,000 completed sessions at Municipal Gym or relevant external experience. |
$12/hr +$45.00/session |
Measurements of Success
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AREA |
MEASUREMENTS OF SUCCESS |
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Coaching Quality |
Session preparation, safe coaching practices, program quality, appropriate progressions, and quality-review feedback. |
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Member Experience |
Client communication, engagement, satisfaction, advocacy, and referral-worthy experiences. |
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Client Outcomes |
Progress toward documented goals, assessment follow-up, program adjustments, and measurable outcomes within scope. |
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Portfolio Health |
Client retention, session utilization, schedule management, and continuity of service. |
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Professional Standards |
Attendance, punctuality, responsiveness, dress-code compliance, documentation, and policy adherence. |
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Team Contribution |
Training-floor presence, equipment readiness, peer support, onboarding support, and leadership contribution appropriate to tier. |
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Development |
Credential maintenance, continuing education, feedback implementation, and demonstrated readiness for the next tier. |
Qualifications
- Current certifications, education, specializations, industry experience, and/or Municipal Gym session experience required for the applicable coach tier.
- Knowledge of exercise programming, coaching fundamentals, client communication, and safe equipment use within professional scope.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with members and deliver individualized, hospitality-driven service.
- Strong organization, preparation, communication, follow-through, and professional judgment.
- Commitment to feedback, continuing education, credential maintenance, and the Municipal Gym tier-development pathway.
Preferred Experience
- Experience coaching clients with varied goals, fitness levels, and physical abilities.
- Experience in a premium fitness, wellness, hospitality, private club, or similarly service-focused environment.
- Additional recognized fitness certifications or approved specializations relevant to client needs and the applicable coach tier.
- Experience supporting peer development, onboarding, education, or team coaching for advanced tiers.
Role Requirements
- Must successfully complete a background check and other pre-employment requirements.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Availability to work a schedule that supports member demand, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Regular computer, phone, scheduling, documentation, and client communication work is required.
- Ability to move throughout the training floor, demonstrate exercises, use fitness equipment, and remain active for extended periods.
- Ability to regularly and safely lift 40+ lbs and carry, push, pull, or move equipment and weights in alignment with assigned duties and company safety practices.
- Must work within professional scope, maintain required certifications, and comply with all company pre-employment and ongoing employment requirements.
Hourly Pay Range
$12 - $60 USD
Municipal Gym is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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