Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness • Englewood Cliffs, NJ

13d

About The Position

As a Fitness Coach, you help members build lasting fitness results and a stronger connection to their health. You deliver engaging, effective personal and small-group training tailored to individual goals, while building relationships, accountability, and a strong client base. The role includes growing your own book of business, delivering a premium training experience, and contributing to client results and retention.

Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate from day one, with opportunities to increase earnings through coaching sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives. Top performers can earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour. Earnings can grow as client bases and session volumes increase.

The role requires effective communication and coaching in group and one-on-one settings; observing client movement and technique; demonstrating exercises across strength, cardio, and functional training; lifting and moving equipment up to 50 pounds; and moving throughout the club and training areas. Benefits may include paid time off, medical and dental coverage, a 401(k) with match for qualifying positions, free gym membership, product and personal training discounts, and access to Employee Resource Groups and community events.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current in-person CPR/AED certification.
• Either 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 suitable 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 lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.

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, including confidently communicating the value of personal training and cultivating, growing, and retaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal and small-group training sessions that drive results, build relationships, and encourage client retention.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, and consistent delivery of a positive client experience.
• Design personalized fitness programs tailored to clients’ goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track progress, and adjust programs to maximize results and client retention.
• Manage schedules, maintain a strong appointment book, and build consistent session volume.
• Conduct fitness assessments and onboarding sessions to establish trust and long-term coaching relationships.
• Follow up with clients, design programs, and conduct proactive outreach to support retention and continued growth.
• Provide clear instruction and coaching feedback, observe exercise technique, and demonstrate exercises and movement patterns.

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