Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness • Portland, OR

17d • $75

About The Position

As a Fitness Coach, you deliver engaging, effective personal and small group training experiences tailored to each member. You build relationships, create accountability, and take ownership of growing and retaining your client base. The role includes developing personalized fitness programs, conducting assessments and onboarding sessions, tracking client progress, and providing follow-up and outreach to support results and retention. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, 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.
• Demonstrated ability to build and grow a client base through 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.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach.
• Holistic fitness program design and consultation experience.
• Specialized fitness credentials, or equivalent work experience or education in a specialized function.
• Experience in sales, customer engagement, or business development; ability to communicate the value of personal training, cultivate client relationships, and grow and retain a client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal and small group training sessions that drive results, build relationships, and support client retention.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, and a strong client experience.
• Design personalized fitness programs tailored to clients’ goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track progress, and adjust programs to maximize results and client retention.
• Manage your schedule, 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.
• Provide engaging coaching that motivates clients and helps them achieve lasting results.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401k 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