Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Ramsey, NJ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Trainer delivers high-quality personal and small-group training experiences tailored to clients’ goals. The role focuses on helping members achieve lasting fitness results, building accountability and strong client relationships, and growing and retaining a client base. Trainers design individualized fitness programs, conduct assessments and onboarding sessions, track progress, and adjust programs to support client success and retention. They also manage their schedules and appointment books, develop session volume, and support clients through follow-up, program design, and proactive outreach.

Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with the opportunity 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.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, current in-person CPR/AED certification, and either a nationally recognized Certified Personal Trainer certification or a related degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a similar field. One or more years of experience as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach is preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current in-person CPR/AED certification.
• A nationally recognized Certified Personal Trainer 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 experiences and consistent client results.
• Sales mindset and ability to identify client needs, recommend suitable 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 communicate effectively with members in both group and one-on-one settings.
• Ability to observe and respond to client movement and exercise technique in real time.
• Ability to demonstrate a wide range of exercises and movement patterns across strength, cardio, and functional training.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to move throughout the club and training areas.

Nice To Haves

• One or more 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 confidently communicate the value of personal training services and cultivate relationships that grow and retain a client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal and small-group training sessions that help clients achieve results and build lasting relationships.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, and consistently strong client experiences.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support clients’ individual goals and long-term success.
• Set client expectations, track progress, and adjust programs to improve 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 clear instruction and coaching feedback, and observe client movement and exercise technique to support safe training.
• Demonstrate exercises and movement patterns across strength, cardio, and functional training.
• Move throughout the club and training areas to coach, instruct, and engage members.
• Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

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