Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Buena Park, CA

5d

About The Position

The Fitness Coach delivers high-quality personal and small-group training tailored to members’ goals. The role focuses on building relationships, accountability, client results, and retention while growing and managing a personal client base. Coaches design individualized fitness programs, conduct assessments and onboarding, track progress, adjust programs, and maintain ongoing client communication and outreach. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with opportunities to earn more through training sessions, sales commissions, session premiums, and performance-based 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.
• Demonstrated ability to build and grow a client base through quality training and consistent client results.
• 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, cultivate client relationships, and grow and retain a client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective 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, quality service, and consistent 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 training-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 business growth.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) with employer 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