Fitness Coach

Anytime Fitness in Alaska•Kenai, AK

10d•$20 - $26

About The Position

Anytime Fitness Soldotna is hiring a Fitness Coach to lead small-group strength training and HIIT sessions and help members make meaningful, sustainable progress. The role combines structured programming with personalized guidance, exercise adaptations, fitness consultations, progress tracking, and one-on-one training as needed. Coaches create a safe, welcoming, motivating environment and use a coaching platform and app to provide workout guidance. The coach also helps grow the training community by building relationships with members, discussing appropriate training opportunities, conducting consultations, following up with prospective and inactive members, and supporting training participation, attendance, and retention. The role works collaboratively with club leadership to grow the training department and contribute to a strong member experience. The position is available full-time or part-time, depending on candidate availability and club needs. Shifts are flexible between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and afternoon and evening availability is needed. Pay is $20–$26 per hour depending on experience, with additional sales bonuses and commissions. The hourly base rate applies to all scheduled working hours, including coaching, consultations, member engagement, administrative work, and team meetings. Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees.

Requirements

Hold or obtain an Anytime Fitness-approved personal training certification from an accredited certification program within 90 days of hire.
Have an approved certification such as ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, or an approved ISSA program; candidates currently pursuing certification are encouraged to apply.
Know exercise technique, body mechanics, and safe training practices.
Have strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
Be able to obtain and maintain current CPR/AED certification.
Be able to lead a group while providing individual attention.
Be dependable, adaptable, organized, proactive, and comfortable discussing training options with prospective clients.
Have afternoon and evening availability for flexible shifts between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Nice To Haves

Prior coaching experience.
Strong communication skills, willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in developing as a coach.

Responsibilities

Lead structured small-group strength training and HIIT sessions.
Deliver existing training programs and adapt exercises to individual 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 based on members' 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.