Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness • San Carlos, CA

6d • $75 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Fitness Coach, you help members build lasting results and strengthen their connection to their health. You deliver engaging, effective personal and small-group training experiences tailored to individual needs. The role involves building relationships, creating accountability, growing and retaining a client base, delivering a premium training experience, and contributing to client results and retention. Coaches manage their schedules and appointment books, conduct fitness assessments and onboarding, and maintain client relationships through follow-up, program design, and outreach.

Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate from day one, with opportunities to earn more through coaching sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives. Top performers can earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour. Earnings can increase as coaches grow their client base and session volume.

24 Hour Fitness describes itself as a nationwide fitness company focused on helping communities live healthier and happier. Its clubs offer strength and cardio equipment, studio classes, and digital tools, and the company emphasizes coaching, connection, community, and inclusive spaces.

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 quality training experiences 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 in 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 consistent delivery of a positive client experience.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support each client's goals and long-term success.
• 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.
• Provide engaging coaching and instruction that helps members achieve lasting results.

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