Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness • Folsom, CA

16h • $75

About The Position

The Personal Trainer, described in the posting as a Fitness Coach, delivers personal and small-group training experiences tailored to members’ goals. The role involves designing fitness programs, coaching safe and effective movement, conducting fitness assessments and onboarding, tracking progress, and adjusting programs to support client results and retention. The coach builds relationships and accountability, grows and retains a client base through consultative selling, referrals, follow-up, and outreach, and manages their schedule and appointment book to maintain session volume. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with additional earning potential 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 compensation components. The position is part of a team environment at 24 Hour Fitness, whose stated mission is to help its community live healthier and happier through fitness.

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 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.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years 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, including communicating the value of personal training and growing and retaining a client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal and small-group training sessions that drive results and support strong client relationships and retention.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, and consistent delivery of a positive client experience.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support each client’s goals and long-term success.
• Track client progress, set expectations, 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.
• Coach safe and effective exercise technique and movement, motivating and instructing 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