Experienced Strength Coach & Personal Trainer

Love Strength Training? Come Coach With Us.

Are you an experienced coach who genuinely loves strength training and takes pride in helping people move well, get stronger and achieve results?

Do you understand great technique, know how to adapt your coaching to the person in front of you, and feel confident taking ownership of your sessions?

If so, we'd love to meet you.

At Soul Bay Strength Training, we're not your typical gym.

We specialise in helping everyday people become stronger, healthier and more confident through progressive strength training in a welcoming community. Our members range from complete beginners through to experienced lifters, with a growing focus on empowering women aged 35–55 to build strength for life.

We're looking for an experienced and qualified Strength Coach and Personal Trainer to join our coaching team and play an important role in delivering an exceptional experience for our members.

About the Role

You'll coach a mix of small group strength classes and one-on-one personal training sessions, working with members across different ages, abilities and training backgrounds.

We're looking for someone who already has a strong coaching foundation and can confidently work independently. You'll need to be comfortable taking ownership of sessions, making appropriate coaching decisions and maintaining a high standard of technique, safety and member experience.

Beyond coaching, there will also be opportunities to contribute to member engagement, retention, consultations and the continued growth of Soul Bay.

This is a part time/casual position with flexible hours across mornings, afternoons and evenings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality small group strength and conditioning sessions.
• Coach one-on-one personal training sessions tailored to individual goals and abilities.
• Provide excellent instruction across barbell lifts, functional strength movements and exercise technique.
• Identify and correct movement and technique issues using effective coaching cues.
• Safely modify and progress exercises for different abilities, injuries and training experience.
• Conduct client onboarding, movement screens and goal-setting sessions.
• Build strong relationships with members and deliver an exceptional client experience.
• Track client progress and help members achieve meaningful, long-term results.
• Proactively support member engagement, attendance and retention.
• Confidently manage sessions and make appropriate coaching decisions independently.
• Contribute positively to the Soul Bay team, culture and continued growth.

We're Looking for Someone Who Is

• Genuinely passionate about strength training and coaching.
• An experienced and confident coach with strong technical knowledge.
• Comfortable coaching barbell movements and progressive strength training.
• Able to work autonomously and take ownership of sessions.
• Excellent at communicating and adapting coaching cues to different people.
• Friendly, positive and approachable.
• Mature, dependable and professional.
• Proactive and willing to contribute beyond simply delivering a session.
• Someone who genuinely cares about members and their long-term success.

Essential

• Certificate III in Fitness.
• Certificate IV in Fitness.
• Demonstrated experience coaching strength training and/or personal training.
• Strong knowledge of barbell lifts, exercise technique and functional strength training.
• Experience confidently coaching clients independently.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• A genuine passion for helping people become stronger and healthier.

Highly Regarded

• Strength & Conditioning qualification.
• Extensive experience in strength coaching, powerlifting, weightlifting or a related discipline.
• Experience coaching semi-private or small group strength training.
• Experience working with women aged 35–55 and/or an interest in women's health and strength training.
• Experience working with clients with different abilities, injuries and training histories.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Exercise Science, Sport Science or a related field.
• Nutrition coaching experience.
• Experience conducting consultations and supporting member retention or sales.
• Experience using Exercise.com or similar coaching/member management software.

What You'll Receive

• Starting from $46 per hour + super, with higher rates available for more experienced and highly qualified candidates.
• Performance incentives based on member success, retention and business growth.
• Flexible working hours.
• Ongoing professional development and collaboration with an experienced strength training team.
• The opportunity to have genuine input into the member experience and coaching environment.
• Opportunity to grow into a larger or more senior coaching role.
• A supportive team culture that genuinely cares about its members.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who sees coaching as more than simply running a workout.

You understand that great coaching means knowing when to push someone, when to modify, how to communicate an effective cue and how to make every member feel supported and confident in their training.

You'll bring experience and knowledge to the role, but just as importantly, you'll be someone our members trust and enjoy being coached by.

If you're an experienced strength coach looking for a flexible role where you can make a genuine impact and become an important part of a close-knit strength community, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send us your resume and answer a few short questions to help us get to know you, your coaching experience and what you're looking for in your next role. We'd love to hear from you!

Pay: From $46.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Gym membership
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person