Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness • San Diego, CA

14d • $75

About The Position

As a Fitness Coach, you help members build lasting results and a stronger connection to their health by delivering engaging, effective personal and small-group training tailored to each individual. The role emphasizes building relationships, creating accountability, and taking ownership of growing and retaining a client base. Coaches manage their schedules and appointment books, deliver a premium training experience, and support client results and retention through assessments, program design, follow-up, and proactive outreach.

Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate from day one, with the opportunity to increase earnings through coaching sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives. Top performers can earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour. Benefits include paid time off, medical and dental coverage, a 401(k) with match for qualifying positions, a free gym membership, product and personal training discounts, and Employee Resource Groups.

24 Hour Fitness has been an industry leader for over 40 years, with clubs nationwide. The company describes its mission as helping communities live healthier and happier through fitness, providing inclusive spaces, fitness equipment, studio classes, digital tools, coaching, connection, and community.

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.
• Demonstrated 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 for clients.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years 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, including communicating the value of personal training and growing and retaining 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, and a consistent client experience.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support clients' individual goals and long-term success.
• Create an engaging training experience that motivates clients and supports lasting results.
• 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.

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