Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Milpitas, CA

6d

About The Position

The Personal Trainer delivers high-quality personal and small-group training experiences tailored to members’ individual goals. The role combines coaching and program design with relationship-building, accountability, client retention, and developing a personal client base. Trainers conduct fitness assessments and onboarding, track client progress, adjust programs, and provide follow-up and outreach to support ongoing results and engagement.

This is a performance-driven role with a guaranteed hourly base rate and opportunities 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. Trainers manage their schedules and appointment books while working within a team environment.

24 Hour Fitness is a nationwide fitness company focused on helping its community live healthier and happier. Its clubs offer strength and cardio equipment, studio classes, and digital tools, and the company emphasizes inclusive spaces, 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 suitable 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.
• 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.
• Ability to consistently grow and retain a client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal and small-group training sessions that help clients achieve results and encourage retention.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, strong service, and consistent client results.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support clients’ individual goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track progress, and adjust programs to improve results and retention.
• Manage schedules, appointment books, and session volume.
• Conduct fitness assessments and onboarding sessions to build trust and long-term 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, effective training.
• Demonstrate exercises and movement patterns across strength, cardio, and functional 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