Personal Trainer

Excel Fitness • Fort Worth, TX

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Trainer delivers individualized fitness coaching and exceptional customer service while prioritizing member safety. The role conducts fitness assessments and introductory Design Your Own Program (DYOP) sessions, develops and tracks exercise programs tailored to members’ goals, and builds a personal training client base. Programs use the 4 Pillars of Fitness—Nutrition, Movement, Supplementation, and Professional Assistance—and only PF-approved supplements and nutrition programs may be used with clients. The trainer must accurately record sessions and related documentation, including supplement tracking forms, and redeem funded sessions when the service is performed; unfunded sessions must not be serviced.

The position also supports club operations through equipment inspections and maintenance, cleanliness, and front desk assistance as needed. The trainer educates team members about the personal training program, attends required meetings and training, and represents PF at community events as needed. During unscheduled time, the trainer engages members on the floor and recommends DYOP sessions where appropriate.

This is a nonexempt position that may be full- or part-time. Workdays and hours vary with client needs and may include nights, weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings. The job is based in a fitness club, involves frequent physical activity and potentially high noise levels, and requires travel of up to 10%, including travel to company locations and possible overnight trips. The role reports to the Personal Training Manager. Personal training outside a PF facility or employment as a personal trainer outside PF is prohibited.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification or a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or kinesiology.
• CPR/AED certification required, with proactive renewal before expiration.
• Ability to lead small-group sessions and inspire clients.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with PF’s mission, values, and operational requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to travel based on company needs; overnight trips may be necessary.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including frequent lifting and moving up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting and moving of objects up to 100 pounds.
• Must not conduct personal training outside a PF facility or employment as a personal trainer outside PF.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and prioritize members’ safety and needs.
• Coach clients one-on-one through individualized fitness programs based on their goals.
• Conduct introductory Design Your Own Program (DYOP) sessions and fitness assessments.
• Build and maintain a personal training client base through service, referrals, and member engagement.
• Monitor and assist members with proper equipment use and compliance with club policies.
• Create and submit exercise programs tailored to members’ experience and goals using the 4 Pillars of Fitness: Nutrition, Movement, Supplementation, and Professional Assistance.
• Accurately track client sessions and maintain detailed records, including supplement tracking forms.
• Use only PF-approved supplements and nutrition programs with clients.
• Redeem funded sessions at the time of service and do not provide unfunded sessions.
• Perform general equipment maintenance and inspections and report malfunctions to management.
• Maintain club cleanliness and participate in Team Clean during every shift.
• Assist with front desk operations, including member check-ins and point-of-sale tasks, as needed.
• Educate team members about the personal training program to encourage awareness and use.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and seminars.
• Represent PF at community events and outreach activities as needed.
• Engage members to promote loyalty to the personal training program.
• Walk the floor during unscheduled times, greet members, and recommend DYOP sessions to members who need assistance.
• Travel to company locations as needed, including possible overnight trips.
• Do not train non-members or members outside a PF facility, or conduct, sell, or solicit personal training not affiliated with PF.

What This Job Offers

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