Personal Trainers for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED34%Bachelor's degree32%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years16%6-10 years26%Current company
1s Health LLC3N SportsAlchemy Sports PerformanceTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years21%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Aug 19, 2026
Personal Trainer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $45,473 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $27,148 – $76,167 yearly
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Self Employed Personal Trainer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDCertified Athletic TrainerFirst Aid CertificationNASM Certified Personal Trainer+5 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceFinancial ConceptsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarCPRManagementPersonal Trainer- Independent Trainer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCertified Personal TrainerAEDFirst Aid CertificationCRCSTCPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPhysiology KnowledgeProgram DevelopmentAnatomy KnowledgePersonal Trainer Crunch Fitness
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDCertified Athletic TrainerFirst Aid CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHigh-End SalesTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCertified Personal Trainer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDFirst Aid CertificationCertified Nutrition SpecialistCPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsWomen's FitnessAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCoach
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDFirst Aid CertificationNASM Certified Personal TrainerDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Trainer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCertified Personal TrainerClass DTeaching CertificationEMT CertificationSubstitute Teaching Certification+8 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills
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What's the average time to fill a personal trainer role?
The average time to fill a personal trainer role is 97 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do personal trainers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a personal trainer include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a personal trainer?
Common licenses or certifications for personal trainers include: Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Fitness Instructor and CPR.
What are some job titles related to personal trainers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to personal trainers include: master personal trainer, personal trainer- independent trainer and certified personal trainer.
What level of education is common for a personal trainer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a personal trainer in Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a personal trainer?
Most personal trainers have 14 years of professional experience.
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