Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Petaluma, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fitness Coach delivers personal and small-group training experiences tailored to members’ individual goals. The role involves designing personalized fitness programs, conducting assessments and onboarding, coaching safe and effective movement, tracking client progress, and adjusting programs to support results and retention. Coaches build relationships, provide accountability and follow-up, and develop and retain a client base through high-quality service, referrals, consultative selling, and proactive outreach. They manage their schedules and appointment books and grow session volume and earnings as their client base develops. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with opportunities to earn through training sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives; top performers can earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour. 24 Hour Fitness describes itself as an inclusive fitness company with clubs nationwide and a mission to help its community live healthier and happier.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current in-person CPR/AED certification.
• A nationally recognized Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification, such as NASM, ISSA, ACE, NSCA, or NCSF, or a related degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a similar field.
• Ability to build and grow a client base through high-quality training and consistent client results.
• Sales mindset and ability to identify client needs, recommend appropriate training solutions, and convert prospects into long-term clients.
• Strong foundation in exercise science, program design, and safe, effective movement coaching.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to motivate, instruct, and create accountability.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach.
• Experience in holistic fitness program design and consultation.
• Specialized fitness credentials, or equivalent work experience or education in a specialized function.
• Experience in sales, customer engagement, or business development.
• Ability to communicate the value of personal training services and consistently grow and retain a client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal and small-group training sessions that drive results, build relationships, and encourage client retention.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, consistent service, and a positive client experience.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support each client’s goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track progress, and adjust programs to maximize results and client retention.
• Manage schedules, maintain a strong appointment book, and build consistent session volume.
• Conduct fitness assessments and onboarding sessions to establish trust and long-term coaching relationships.
• Follow up with clients, design programs, and conduct proactive outreach to support retention and continued growth.
• Coach and instruct members, including observing movement and providing feedback to support safe and effective training.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) with match for qualifying positions.
• Free gym membership.
• Discounts on products and personal training.
• Employee Resource Groups and opportunities to participate in community events in person and virtually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED