Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Gladstone, OR

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About The Position

The Fitness Coach delivers engaging, effective personal and small-group training experiences tailored to members’ individual goals. The role includes designing personalized fitness programs, conducting fitness assessments and onboarding sessions, tracking client progress, and adjusting programs to support lasting results and retention. Coaches build relationships, create accountability, and provide follow-up, program design, and outreach beyond workout sessions.

The position also involves developing and retaining a client base through consultative selling, referrals, and a consistently strong client experience. Coaches manage their schedules and appointment books, build session volume, and are rewarded for training, sales, and performance. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with the opportunity to earn more through coaching sessions, premiums, commissions, and incentives; top performers can 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 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 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, and a strong client experience.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support clients’ individual goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track progress, and adjust programs to maximize results and client 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.
• Provide client follow-up, program design, and proactive outreach to support retention and continued growth.

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