Personal Trainer

Crunch Fitness • Santa Maria, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Trainer delivers professional, results-driven personal training to help members set goals, build consistency, make measurable progress, and stay engaged in their fitness journey. The role includes building client relationships, providing high-quality coaching, creating individualized training programs, and maintaining accountability to support long-term results. Working under the direction of the Personal Training Director, the trainer is accountable for training capacity, client enrollment and conversion, client retention, and personal revenue growth.

This is a non-exempt, hourly position available on a full-time or part-time basis. Scheduling is set in advance by the Personal Training Director according to client demand and location needs, and typically includes early mornings, evenings, and weekends. The position is based at a single assigned club location; occasional travel may be required for company meetings, training, and events. Compensation is $18.47–$55.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current nationally accredited Personal Training certification, such as NASM or another certification on the Crunch Fitness Certification Approval List.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.
• Complete and maintain ClubConnect education requirements established by the Company.
• Ability to move throughout club floors and rooms and communicate effectively with employees, members, and the public.
• Ability to demonstrate, instruct, and physically participate in fitness activities, techniques, and procedures during Personal Training sessions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and spot and assist clients during resistance training.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and remain on the training floor for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Personal Training or coaching experience; entry-level candidates with a current qualifying certification will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to build and retain a client base.
• Trainer level and applicable Session Serviced Premium rate are determined by education score, certification, and verified Crunch experience under the applicable Compensation Plan.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional, engaging, results-driven Personal Training sessions consistent with Company programming standards.
• Create individualized training programs based on each client’s goals, abilities, history, and limitations.
• Evaluate client progress regularly and adjust programs as client needs and goals evolve.
• Maintain consistent communication and accountability with clients inside and outside scheduled sessions.
• Conduct scheduled monthly results reviews with each client.
• Conduct CrunchONE Kickoff sessions and convert qualifying sessions into Fixed Recurring Personal Training agreements.
• Participate in approved consultations, Training Days, assessments, and other opportunities to connect members with Personal Training.
• Prospect on the training floor, build relationships with members, and generate referrals from existing clients to grow a personal client base.
• Maintain personal client retention and client lifespan performance against Company targets.
• Identify and re-engage at-risk clients, including clients who are past due, not logging nutrition or programming, or not scheduled to train.
• Ensure clients receive proper documentation, including client folders and accurately logged program and meal-plan records.
• Support client results through Company-approved retail and supplementation programs in accordance with Company targets.
• Accurately record hours worked, sessions, and events in Workday and designated Company systems, and take required meal and rest periods.
• Maintain required certifications and qualifications, including current CPR and AED certification and applicable approved certifications, and keep credentials current in Company systems.
• Complete required onboarding and ongoing coursework through Company-designated platforms.
• Follow Company policy on client payment types and billing practices, and promptly report suspected falsification of records, theft, or other loss-prevention concerns.
• Support and maintain Company cleanliness and facility standards in Personal Training areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training and development
• Bonus based on performance

What This Job Offers

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