Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness • Mission Viejo, CA

10d

About The Position

As a Fitness Coach, you help members build lasting results and strengthen their connection to their health. You deliver high-quality personal and small-group training experiences tailored to individual needs. The role emphasizes relationship-building, accountability, client results and retention, and developing your own client base within a team environment. You earn a guaranteed hourly base rate, 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.

24 Hour Fitness is a nationwide fitness company whose mission is to help its community live healthier and happier through fitness. Its clubs offer strength and cardio equipment, studio classes, and digital tools, with a focus on members’ overall well-being through 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.
• 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

• 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, including communicating the value of personal training and growing and retaining a client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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 consistent service.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support clients’ goals and long-term success.
• Create a motivating client experience through genuine relationships and exceptional service.
• Conduct engaging training sessions that help members achieve lasting results.
• Set expectations, track progress, and adjust programs to improve results and retention.
• Manage schedules, maintain an 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 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 in-person and virtual community events.

What This Job Offers

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