Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • El Cajon, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

24 Hour Fitness is seeking a Personal Trainer to deliver engaging, effective personal and small-group training experiences tailored to members’ goals. The role combines fitness coaching with relationship-building, accountability, client retention, and business development. The trainer designs personalized fitness programs, conducts assessments and onboarding, tracks client progress, and adjusts programming to support results and long-term success. The trainer also builds and manages a client base by providing excellent service, following up with clients, making referrals and outreach, and maintaining a strong appointment schedule.

Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with the opportunity to increase earnings through training sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives. Top performers may earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour, including these components.

The position requires communication and coaching in one-on-one and group settings, observing client movement and technique, demonstrating exercises, and moving throughout club and training areas. It also requires lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

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.
• Ability to communicate the value of personal training services and cultivate client relationships.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal and small-group training sessions that support client results, relationships, and retention.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, and a strong client experience.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support clients’ goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track client progress, and adjust programs to maximize results and retention.
• Manage a schedule, 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.
• Communicate, instruct, and provide coaching feedback while observing clients’ movement and exercise technique.
• Demonstrate exercises and movement patterns across strength, cardio, and functional training.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match for qualifying positions.
• Free gym membership.
• Discounts on products and personal training.
• Employee Resource Groups and opportunities to participate in community events, both in person and virtually.

What This Job Offers

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