Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness • Apple Valley, CA

19d • $75 • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Trainer (referred to in the posting as Fitness Coach) delivers personalized and small-group training experiences designed to help members achieve lasting fitness results. The role includes designing individualized programs, conducting assessments and onboarding sessions, tracking client progress, and adjusting programs to support success and retention.

The coach builds and maintains a client base through strong relationships, consultative sales, referrals, follow-up, program design, and outreach. They manage their schedule and appointment book, deliver a high-quality client experience, and contribute to a performance-driven environment. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate and may increase through training sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives; top performers may earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour.

The position requires communicating and coaching in individual and group settings, observing client movement and technique, demonstrating exercises, moving throughout the club, and lifting or moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

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.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach.
• Experience with 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 communicating the value of personal training and growing and retaining 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 consistent service.
• Design personalized fitness programs based on clients' goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track client progress, and adjust programs to maximize 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 coaching relationships.
• Follow up with clients, design programs, and conduct proactive outreach to support retention and growth.
• Communicate with members and provide clear instruction and coaching feedback.
• Observe and respond to client movement and exercise technique in real time.
• Demonstrate exercises and movement patterns across strength, cardio, and functional training.
• Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and move throughout the club and training areas.

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