Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Tacoma, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

24 Hour Fitness is hiring a Fitness Coach to deliver high-quality personal and small-group training experiences tailored to members’ goals. The coach designs programs, conducts assessments and onboarding, tracks progress, and adjusts training to help clients achieve lasting results and remain engaged.

The role also involves developing and retaining a client base through consultative selling, referrals, follow-up, and excellent service. Coaches manage their schedules and appointment books, build relationships, and take ownership of growing their business within a team environment. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with potential additional earnings from training sessions, session premiums, commissions, and performance-based incentives. Top performers may earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour, including these components.

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 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.
• Ability to communicate clearly and coach members in both group and one-on-one settings.
• Ability to observe client movement and exercise technique and respond in real time.
• Ability to demonstrate exercises and movement patterns across strength, cardio, and functional training.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to move throughout the club and training areas.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 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.
• Ability to confidently communicate the value of personal training, cultivate client relationships, and grow and retain a client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal and small-group training sessions that help clients achieve results and encourage retention.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, strong client relationships, and consistent service.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support each client’s 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 business growth.
• Communicate the value of personal training and recommend appropriate training solutions.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• 401(k) with company 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED