Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Walnut, CA

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About The Position

24 Hour Fitness seeks a Fitness Coach to deliver engaging, effective personal and small-group training tailored to members’ individual goals. The role combines coaching with relationship-building, accountability, and responsibility for growing and retaining a client base. Coaches design fitness programs, conduct assessments and onboarding sessions, track progress, and adjust programs to support results and continued client engagement.

The position offers a guaranteed hourly base rate, with additional earning opportunities tied to training sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance incentives. Compensation can grow as coaches build their client base and increase session volume; top performers can earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour, including base pay and incentives.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, in-person CPR/AED certification, and either a nationally recognized Certified Personal Trainer certification or a related degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a similar field. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of personal training or fitness coaching experience, specialized fitness credentials, and experience in sales, customer engagement, or business development.

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 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.
• 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 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 the value of personal training services and grow and retain a client base.

Nice To Haves

• At least one 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.

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 delivery of a strong 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 a schedule, 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.
• Demonstrate and coach exercises while providing instruction and feedback that supports safe and effective training.

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