Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Huntington Beach, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Fitness Coach, you help members achieve lasting results and strengthen their connection to their health through engaging, effective personal and small-group training tailored to individual goals. The role combines workout coaching with relationship-building, accountability, client retention, and ownership of growing a personal client base. Coaches design programs, conduct assessments and onboarding, track progress, manage their schedules and appointment books, and follow up with clients to support continued success. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate and opportunities to increase earnings through coaching sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives; top performers may 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.
• 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, instruct, and create accountability for clients.
• Ability to demonstrate exercises and coach movement safely and effectively.
• 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 in 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, excellent service, and consistent client results.
• 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 schedules, 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 and instruction that helps members achieve lasting results.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED