Personal Trainer | Boutique Strength Gym

Strength Coach (Full-Time)
SEQUOIA Strength Training | Vestavia Hills, AL (Cahaba Heights)

About SEQUOIA

SEQUOIA is a boutique strength training gym in Cahaba Heights built on one idea: everyday strength for everyday people. We coach semi-private and private sessions with a focus on long-term results, safe progression, and real relationships with our members. We are a small, growing business, and we hold a high standard for the experience every member receives.

The Role

We are hiring a full-time Strength Coach to grow with us. You will coach semi-private training sessions, help members get measurably stronger safely, and be a core part of how this gym runs day to day. This is not a punch-the-clock coaching job. Because we are a small business, the role reaches beyond the training floor, and the right person will see that as an opportunity, not a burden.

We are building this position for the long term. Coaching turnover in this industry is high, and we are deliberately structuring this role to reward the coach who stays and grows with us.

What You'll Do

• Coach semi-private strength training sessions with attention to form, safety, and progress
• Build genuine relationships with members and contribute to a strong retention culture
• Write and adjust workouts within our programming system
• Record and appear in content for social media
• Help manage session schedules
• Clean the gym and handle general upkeep daily
• Pitch in on whatever else the business needs, because some days that list will surprise both of us

What We're Looking For

• NASM CPT, or willingness to earn it within 30 days of hire (we will discuss this in the interview)
• 3+ years of coaching experience preferred, but we will train the right person, so newer coaches with the right attributes are encouraged to apply
• Availability Monday through Friday between 5:00 AM and 7:00PM. You will not work all of those hours, but your schedule flexes with member demand. Expect roughly 50 hours per week.
• Someone looking for a long-term home, not a stopover

Compensation and Growth

• Starting around $4,500/month (approximately $54,000/year), negotiable based on experience
• Significant raises at year 1, year 2, and year 3, with a clear path to $85,000/year
• 90-day probationary period so both of us can confirm the fit
• Future growth opportunities as we expand, including Director of Operations

To Apply

Submit your resume along with a short note on why coaching is the work you want to do. Applications without the note will not be prioritized.

Pay: $4,800.00 - $7,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement

License/Certification:

• NASM Certification? (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cahaba Heights, AL 35243 (Required)

Work Location: In person