Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Scarsdale, NY

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About The Position

The Personal Trainer delivers high-quality personal and small-group training experiences tailored to members’ individual goals. The role focuses on coaching effective workouts, building relationships and accountability, designing personalized fitness programs, and supporting client results and retention. The trainer also develops and manages a client base and appointment schedule through consultative selling, referrals, follow-up, and proactive outreach. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with the opportunity 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.
• Demonstrated 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 and instruct clients and create accountability.
• Ability to observe client movement and exercise technique and provide clear instruction and coaching feedback.
• Ability to demonstrate a wide range of strength, cardio, and functional exercises.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and move throughout the club and training areas.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years 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 cultivate client relationships and consistently grow and retain a client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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 a strong client experience.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support clients’ individual goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track client progress, and adjust programs to improve results and retention.
• Manage a schedule and appointment book to 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 the value of training services and recommend appropriate solutions based on client needs.

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