Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness • Highlands Ranch, CO

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About The Position

As a Fitness Coach, the Personal Trainer delivers engaging, effective personal and small-group training tailored to each member’s goals. The role involves building relationships, creating accountability, designing personalized fitness programs, and helping clients achieve lasting results. The trainer also owns the growth and retention of a client base by delivering a premium experience, managing appointments and session volume, conducting assessments and onboarding, and following up with clients. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with opportunities to earn additional income through training sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives. Top performers can 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 lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least one 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, 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 and support 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 progress, and adjust programs to maximize results and retention.
• Manage scheduling, 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.
• Communicate clearly, motivate and instruct clients, and provide accountability.
• Observe client movement and exercise technique and respond in real time to support safe and effective training.
• Demonstrate exercises and movement patterns across strength, cardio, and functional training.
• Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and move throughout the club and training areas.

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 in person and virtually.

What This Job Offers

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