Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Arvada, CO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Trainer (referred to in the posting as a Fitness Coach) delivers personal and small-group training experiences tailored to members’ individual goals. The role focuses on creating effective fitness programs, coaching safe movement, tracking progress, and building accountability and lasting client relationships. Trainers also grow and retain their own client base through consultative selling, referrals, follow-up, and consistent service, while managing their schedules and maintaining a strong appointment book. 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.

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 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 for clients.
• 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 a wide range of strength, cardio, and functional exercises.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and move throughout the club and training areas.

Nice To Haves

• At least one 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 cultivate client relationships and consistently grow and retain a client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal and small-group training sessions that support client results, relationships, and retention.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, and a high-quality client experience.
• Design personalized fitness programs aligned with clients’ goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track client 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 ongoing coaching relationships.
• Follow up with clients, design programs, and conduct proactive outreach to support retention and business growth.
• Communicate the value of personal training and recommend appropriate training solutions to prospective and current clients.
• Demonstrate exercises and coach movement technique, providing clear instruction and feedback.

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