Personal Trainer Jobs in New Jersey

A Personal Trainer plays a pivotal role in the fitness and recreation industry. They specialize in creating custom exercise programs for individuals or groups, based on their physical abilities and health goals. Personal Trainers guide their clients through various exercises, ensuring proper form and safety. They also provide motivation, monitor progress, and make adjustments to the program as needed. Some trainers may offer dietary and lifestyle advice to enhance results. Certified Trainers have in-depth knowledge of human anatomy, nutrition, injury prevention, and specific exercise techniques.

Before becoming a Personal Trainer, an individual could hold several related positions such as Fitness Instructor, Gym Assistant, or Physical Education Teacher. These roles provide valuable experience in instructing and motivating individuals, operating fitness equipment, and understanding exercise science. In terms of qualifications, a personal trainer should hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and an accredited certification in personal training. Some reputable certifications include NASM, ACE, and ACSM. Additional skills such as CPR and AED certification are also helpful as they are equipped to respond to emergency situations. Communication skills, patience, and the ability to motivate are also key traits of successful personal trainers.

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Personal Trainer

  • Flanders, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Flanders, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Trainer Job Description: Gold's Gym Personal Trainers provide customized fitness programs to our members while educating and guiding them on proper nutrition, cardiovascular exercise, resistance training...

Group Fitness Personal Trainer

  • Cresskill, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Cresskill, NJ
  • 2 days ago

form to prevent injuries Demonstrate and complete every exercise in the workouts with perfect form Able to give regressions and progressions for all exercises Set up, break down, clean and store away...

Exercise Physiologist - FT

  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Exercise Physiologist performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science Certification preferred CPR certification required...

Exercise Physiologist Full time Voorhees

  • Bordentown, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Bordentown, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Position Qualifications Required: Required Experience: Minimum of one year's experience in hospital or fitness setting Required Education: B.S. in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science from an accredited...

Personal Training Manager

  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Trainer ACE Personal Trainer Certification The Cooper Institute Personal Trainer Certification IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist...

Personal Trainer

  • Delran, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Delran, NJ
  • 5 days ago

(IFPA) Personal Trainer Certification National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) National Exercise...

Certified Personal Training Manager

  • Clifton, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Clifton, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Trainer American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Certification The Cooper Institute Personal Trainer Certification International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) Personal Fitness...

Athletic Trainer

  • Ramsey, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Ramsey, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Athletic Trainer Date Posted: 3/7/2025 Location: Ramsey High School Date Available: 08/12/2025 Closing Date: until position is filled   Additional Information:...

Exercise Physiologist Full time Voorhees

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Position Qualifications Required: Required Experience: Minimum of one year's experience in hospital or fitness setting Required Education: B.S. in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science from an accredited...

Personal Trainer (fill-in)

  • Hopewell, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Hopewell, NJ
  • 7 days ago

We are looking for an as-needed/substitute/fill-in Personal Trainer to join the team at our client site located in Titusville, New Jersey (NJ)! Our Personal Trainers are true professionals....

Personal trainer needed

  • Haddonfield, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Haddonfield, NJ
  • 7 days ago

un Personal trainer needed (Haddonfield) compensation: $20 per session employment type: job title: Personal trainer We are looking for a trainer for our private personal training studio....

Personal Trainer-Springfield

  • Springfield, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Springfield, NJ
  • 7 days ago

(IFPA) Personal Trainer Certification National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) National Exercise...

Personal Training Manager Garwood

  • Garwood, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Garwood, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Trainer ACE Personal Trainer Certification The Cooper Institute Personal Trainer Certification IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist...

Personal Trainer-Garwood

  • Garwood, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Garwood, NJ
  • 7 days ago

(IFPA) Personal Trainer Certification National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) National Exercise...

Fitness Specialist - Trinton Falls, NJ

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Requirements: Must have one of the following: Bachelors in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or Exercise Physiology; Certified Personal Trainer through a nationally recognized and accredited organization...

Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Salary for Personal Trainer Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Personal Trainers in New Jersey offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
55.2%
Master's Degree
25.2%
Associate's Degree
6.0%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Personal Trainers in New Jersey
2-4 years
43.2%
1-2 years
40.2%
None
16.6%


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