Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Fullerton, CA

5d

About The Position

The Fitness Coach delivers high-quality personal and small group training experiences tailored to individual clients. The role focuses on helping members achieve lasting fitness results through engaging coaching, personalized program design, fitness assessments, progress tracking, and accountability. Coaches build strong client relationships, grow and retain a client base, manage their schedules and appointment books, and support continued engagement through follow-up and proactive outreach.

Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with opportunities to earn more through training 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 is described as performance-driven and rewards coaches who build client relationships and deliver exceptional training experiences.

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 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members in group and one-on-one settings and respond to client movement and exercise technique in real time.
• Ability to demonstrate exercises and movement patterns across strength, cardio, and functional training.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and move throughout the club and training areas.

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 strong client base through consultative selling, referrals, and a positive client experience.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support clients' individual goals and long-term success.
• Conduct fitness assessments and onboarding sessions to establish trust and coaching relationships.
• Set expectations, track client progress, and adjust programs to maximize results and retention.
• Manage schedules and appointment books while building consistent session volume.
• Follow up with clients, design programs, and conduct proactive outreach to support retention and continued growth.
• Provide clear instruction and feedback, observe clients' movement and exercise technique, and demonstrate exercises.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) with matching for qualifying positions.
• Free gym membership.
• Discounts on products and personal training.
• Employee Resource Groups and opportunities to participate in in-person and virtual community events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED