Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Anaheim, CA

5d

About The Position

The Personal Trainer (described in the posting as a Fitness Coach) delivers high-quality personal and small-group training experiences tailored to clients’ goals. The role focuses on creating effective fitness programs, coaching safe and engaging workouts, building accountability and strong client relationships, and helping members achieve lasting results.

The trainer is responsible for developing and retaining a client base through consultative selling, referrals, consistent service, and proactive outreach. They manage their schedule and appointment book, conduct fitness assessments and onboarding, track client progress, adjust programs, and support retention through follow-up and program design. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with the opportunity to earn more through coaching sessions, session premiums, commissions, and performance-based incentives. Top performers may earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour, including these components.

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 skills, including identifying client needs, recommending appropriate training solutions, and converting 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.

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 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 excellent client experiences.
• Design personalized fitness programs based on each client’s goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track progress, and adjust programs to maximize results and retention.
• Manage schedules and appointment books to build consistent session volume.
• Conduct fitness assessments and onboarding sessions to establish trust and coaching relationships.
• Follow up with clients, design programs, and conduct proactive outreach to support retention and growth.
• Demonstrate exercises and coach clients on safe and effective movement.

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