Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Torrance, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Trainer (referred to in the posting as a Fitness Coach) delivers personal and small-group training tailored to members' goals. The role focuses on creating effective, engaging fitness experiences, building accountability and lasting client relationships, and helping clients achieve results that support retention. Trainers design personalized programs, conduct fitness assessments and onboarding, track progress, and adjust programs as needed.

The position also involves growing and retaining a client base through consultative selling, referrals, follow-up, program design, and proactive outreach. Trainers manage their schedules and appointment books, maintain session volume, and contribute to a positive member experience. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with potential to earn additional income through coaching sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives. The posting states that top performers can earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour.

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 experiences and consistent client results.
• Sales mindset and 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 communicate effectively with members in group and one-on-one settings, observe and respond to movement and exercise technique, demonstrate exercises, and move throughout the club.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate the value of personal training services and consistently grow and retain a client base.

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 that support clients' individual goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track client 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 long-term coaching relationships.
• Follow up with clients, design programs, and conduct proactive outreach to support retention and continued growth.

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