Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

The Fitness Coach delivers high-quality personal and small-group training experiences tailored to members’ individual needs and goals. The role includes designing fitness programs, conducting assessments and onboarding sessions, tracking client progress, and adjusting programs to support results and retention. Coaches build relationships and accountability through instruction, follow-up, program design, and proactive outreach.

The position also involves growing and retaining a client base through consultative selling, referrals, and consistently excellent service. Coaches manage their schedules and appointment books, develop session volume, and contribute to members’ long-term success. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with opportunities to earn more through training sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives. Top performers may earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour.

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.
• Ability to demonstrate a range of strength, cardio, and functional exercises.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and move throughout the club and training areas.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach.
• Holistic fitness program design and consultation experience.
• 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 personal and small-group training sessions that help clients achieve results and build lasting relationships.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, and a high-quality client experience.
• Design personalized fitness programs aligned with clients’ 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 coaching relationships.
• Follow up with clients, design programs, and conduct proactive outreach to support retention and continued growth.
• Provide clear instruction and coaching feedback, and observe client movement and exercise technique to support safe 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