Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Valley Stream, NY

12d

About The Position

24 Hour Fitness is hiring a Personal Trainer to deliver high-quality personal and small-group training experiences tailored to members’ individual goals. The role focuses on building relationships, creating accountability, supporting lasting fitness results, and growing and retaining a client base. The trainer manages their schedule and appointment book, conducts assessments and onboarding, designs programs, tracks progress, and follows up with clients to support retention and continued growth.

Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with additional earning opportunities through coaching sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives. The posting states that top performers can earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour, including these components.

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 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 for clients.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach.
• Experience with 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 confidently communicate the value of personal training, cultivate client relationships, and consistently grow and retain a client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality personal and small-group training sessions that support client results and retention.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, strong service, and consistent results.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support each client’s goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track client progress, and adjust programs to maximize results and 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.
• Communicate the value of training services and recommend appropriate solutions based on client needs.

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