Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness • Redwood City, CA

24d • $75

About The Position

As a Fitness Coach, you help members build lasting results and a stronger connection to their health by delivering high-quality personal and small-group training tailored to individual goals. The role involves coaching workouts, building relationships and accountability, growing and retaining a client base, managing session volume, and delivering a premium training experience. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with opportunities to earn more through coaching sessions, session premiums, commissions, and performance-based incentives; top performers can earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour.

24 Hour Fitness describes itself as a fitness-industry leader with clubs nationwide, offering strength and cardio equipment, studio classes, and digital tools. The company says it supports members' well-being through coaching, connection, and community. Benefits include paid time off, medical and dental coverage, a 401(k) with match for qualifying positions, a free gym membership, product and personal-training discounts, and Employee Resource Groups.

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 high-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 one year of experience as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach.
• Holistic fitness program design and consultation experience.
• Specialized fitness credentials, or equivalent work experience or education in a specialized function.
• Experience in sales, customer engagement, or business development, including communicating the value of personal training and growing and retaining a client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal and small-group training sessions that support results, relationships, and client retention.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, strong service, and consistent results.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support individual goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track client progress, and adjust programs to maximize results and retention.
• Manage schedules, maintain an appointment book, and build consistent session volume.
• Conduct fitness assessments and onboarding sessions to establish trust and lasting coaching relationships.
• Follow up with clients, design programs, and conduct proactive outreach to support retention and continued growth.
• Provide engaging coaching and instruction that helps members achieve lasting results.

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