Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness • San Jose, CA

27d • $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 individual needs. The role includes building relationships, creating accountability, growing and retaining a client base, and delivering a premium training experience. Coaches manage their schedules and appointment books, design personalized programs, conduct assessments and onboarding, track client progress, and provide follow-up and outreach to support retention and continued growth.

Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with opportunities 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, including these components.

24 Hour Fitness describes itself as a fitness-industry leader for over 40 years, with clubs nationwide, premium strength and cardio equipment, studio classes, and digital tools. Its mission is to help communities live healthier and happier through fitness and member well-being.

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

• At least one 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, 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 consistent delivery of a positive client experience.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support clients’ individual goals and long-term success.
• Deliver engaging training sessions that help clients achieve lasting results.
• Set expectations, track progress, and adjust programs to maximize results and client retention.
• Manage a schedule, 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 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