Fitness Coach

Anytime Fitness in Alaska•Soldotna, AK

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Anytime Fitness Soldotna is hiring a Fitness Coach to lead small-group strength training and HIIT sessions, provide individualized coaching, and help grow the club’s training community. The role combines coaching and member engagement with consultations, sales conversations, follow-up, and administrative work. Coaches use existing structured programs while adapting exercises to members’ goals, abilities, and needs, and help create a safe, welcoming, motivating environment. Both experienced trainers and people beginning their coaching careers are encouraged to apply. Full-time or part-time opportunities are available, depending on candidate availability and club needs, with flexible afternoon and evening shifts between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Compensation is $20–$26 per hour depending on experience, plus opportunities for sales bonuses and commissions. The hourly base rate applies to all scheduled work hours, including coaching, consultations, member engagement, administrative responsibilities, and team meetings. Benefits available to eligible full-time employees include paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, and healthcare plan options. Additional perks include company-paid continuing education credits and CPR/AED certification costs, a complimentary Anytime Fitness membership with worldwide club access, ongoing coaching and sales training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Hold or obtain an Anytime Fitness-approved personal training certification from an accredited certification program within 90 days of hire.
Approved certification options may include ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, or an approved ISSA program.
Candidates currently pursuing certification are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge of exercise technique, body mechanics, and safe training practices.
Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain current CPR/AED certification.
Afternoon and evening availability is needed, with flexible shifts between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
Ability to lead a group while providing individual attention.
Comfort discussing training options with prospective clients and following through on member engagement.

Nice To Haves

Prior coaching experience is valuable.
Strong communication skills, willingness to learn, and genuine interest in developing as a coach.
Enjoyment of helping people succeed and ability to build relationships with members of different ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels.
Initiative, dependability, adaptability, organization, and a desire to keep learning.
Understanding that effective coaching includes accountability, consistency, and helping members achieve results.

Responsibilities

Lead structured small-group strength training and HIIT sessions.
Deliver existing training programs and adapt exercises to members’ needs, abilities, and goals.
Conduct fitness consultations and assessments to establish goals and track progress.
Provide personalized workout guidance through the coaching platform and app.
Deliver one-on-one training as needed.
Coach proper exercise technique and maintain a safe, welcoming, and motivating training environment.
Connect with members on the gym floor and help them identify appropriate training opportunities.
Recommend coaching programs through consultations based on individual goals and needs.
Convert consultations into training memberships through needs-based conversations and follow-up.
Help increase training participation, attendance, and member retention.
Follow up proactively with inactive members to encourage re-engagement.
Collaborate with club leadership to grow the training department and create an exceptional member experience.
Participate in scheduled administrative responsibilities and team meetings.