Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • San Jose, CA

13d

About The Position

The Fitness Coach delivers engaging, effective personal and small-group training tailored to members’ individual goals. The role focuses on building client relationships and accountability, designing personalized fitness programs, and supporting lasting results and retention. Coaches also grow and manage their own client base by delivering a premium training experience, conducting assessments and onboarding, managing appointments, following up with clients, and developing a consistent volume of sessions.

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, including these components.

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 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.
• 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 confidently communicate the value of personal training services and consistently grow and retain a client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal and small-group training sessions that help clients achieve results and encourage continued engagement.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, strong client results, and consistent service.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support individual 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 coaching relationships.
• Follow up with clients, design programs, and conduct proactive outreach to support retention and continued growth.
• Communicate the value of personal training and recommend appropriate training solutions to prospective and existing clients.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical and 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