Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Monterey Park, CA

4d

About The Position

As a Fitness Coach, you help members build lasting results and a stronger connection to their health by delivering engaging, effective personal and small-group training tailored to individual needs. The role involves coaching workouts, building relationships and accountability, growing and managing a client base, delivering a premium training experience, and contributing 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. The position requires conducting assessments and onboarding, designing programs, managing appointments, and following up with clients to support continued progress and retention.

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 and instruct clients and create accountability.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

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 high-quality personal and small-group training sessions that drive results, build relationships, and encourage client retention.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, consistent service, 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 maximize results and retention.
• Manage a 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 growth.
• Coach and motivate clients by providing instruction and feedback, observing movement and exercise technique, and demonstrating exercises across strength, cardio, and functional training.
• Help identify client needs, recommend appropriate training solutions, and convert prospects into long-term clients.

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