Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Newark, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

24 Hour Fitness is hiring a Personal Trainer to deliver high-quality personal and small-group training that helps members achieve lasting results and build a stronger connection to their health. The role involves tailoring programs to individual goals, building accountability and client relationships, and providing a premium training experience that encourages client retention.

The Personal Trainer is responsible for growing and managing a client base, including developing a schedule and appointment book, generating session volume, and using consultative selling, referrals, follow-up, and outreach to support business growth. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with opportunities to earn more through coaching sessions, session premiums, commissions, and performance-based incentives. Top performers may earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour, including these components.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, current in-person CPR/AED certification, and either a nationally recognized CPT certification or a related degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a similar field. The role requires communicating and coaching members, observing exercise technique, demonstrating exercises, moving throughout the club, and lifting or moving equipment up to 50 pounds. Benefits include paid time off, medical and dental coverage, a 401(k) with match for qualifying positions, a free gym membership, product and personal training discounts, and Employee Resource Groups.

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 communicate the value of personal training services and cultivate client relationships.

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging 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 consistent delivery of a positive client experience.
• Design personalized fitness programs based on each client's goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track client progress, and adjust programs to maximize results and retention.
• Manage a schedule and 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 and coach members in one-on-one and group settings, including observing and responding to movement and exercise technique.
• Demonstrate exercises and movement patterns across strength, cardio, and functional training.
• Lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds and move throughout the club and training areas to support coaching and member engagement.

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