In-Home Personal Trainer — Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Who We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Personal training certification from a recognized Canadian accrediting body (e.g., CSEP-CPT, CanFitPro CPT, NSCA-CPT, ACE-CPT, or equivalent)
  • Valid Standard First Aid + CPR-C certification
  • Access to a reliable personal vehicle with a valid Ontario G-class driver's licence
  • Active personal trainer professional liability insurance.
  • Willingness and ability to conduct thorough fitness assessments for all new clients as a standard part of the role
  • Ability to travel to client homes across GTA territories (mileage reimbursement provided)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Registered Kinesiologist (R.Kin) designation — Kinesiology Ontario
  • Specialization in one or more of: postnatal fitness, PCOS/hormonal health, diabetes and metabolic health, seniors/active aging, post-surgical rehabilitation, or perimenopause fitness
  • Experience working with South Asian or culturally diverse client populations
  • 2+ years of in-home or private training experience
  • Who We Are Looking For

What We Offer

  • Consistent client pipeline — no cold outreach, no chasing leads. Progress Plus handles all marketing and client acquisition
  • Clear, structured protocols — you always know the program before you walk in the door
  • Premium clientele — clients who are health-motivated, invested, and serious
  • Flexible scheduling built around your availability
  • Competitive per-session
  • Opportunity to grow within Progress Plus as we expand our GTA operations

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

  • Role requires frequent travel to client residences across GTA (up to 25 km radius)
  • Sessions typically take place in home environments (living rooms, garages, basements) on standard and non-standard surfaces
  • Outdoor sessions may occasionally be requested by clients

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • Your current résumé
  • Proof of personal training certification(s)
  • A brief note (3–5 sentences) describing your training philosophy and one client population you specialize in

Applications without certifications on file will not be reviewed.

Progress Plus is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from Indigenous communities, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Accommodations are available on request throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote

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