Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Portland, OR

11d

About The Position

24 Hour Fitness is seeking a Fitness Coach to deliver engaging, effective personal and small-group training tailored to members’ individual goals. The coach builds relationships, promotes accountability, and supports members’ progress through assessments, onboarding, individualized program design, progress tracking, and ongoing coaching.

The role also involves growing and retaining a client base through consultative selling, referrals, follow-up, and exceptional service. Coaches manage their schedules and appointment books, build session volume, and contribute to client results and retention. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with opportunities to earn more through training sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives; top performers may earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour.

24 Hour Fitness describes itself as an inclusive fitness community with clubs nationwide, premium strength and cardio equipment, studio classes, and digital tools. Benefits listed 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 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 motivating, instructing, and creating accountability for clients.
• Ability to communicate the value of personal training, cultivate client relationships, and grow and retain a client base.
• 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.

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, consistent service, and client follow-up.
• Design personalized fitness programs aligned with clients’ goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track client progress, and adjust programs to improve results and retention.
• Manage schedules and appointment books and build consistent session volume.
• Conduct fitness assessments and onboarding sessions to establish trust and coaching relationships.
• Provide program design and proactive outreach to support client retention and continued growth.
• Demonstrate exercises and coach movement technique to support safe and effective 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 in-person and virtual community events.

What This Job Offers

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