Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Mission Viejo, CA

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About The Position

The Personal Trainer helps members build lasting fitness results and a stronger connection to their health by delivering engaging, effective personal and small-group training tailored to individual needs. The role emphasizes relationship-building, accountability, client results, and retention. The trainer is responsible for growing and managing a client base, delivering a premium training experience, and building consistent session volume. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with opportunities for additional earnings through training sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives; top performers can earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current in-person CPR/AED certification.
• Either a nationally recognized Certified Personal Trainer 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach.
• Holistic fitness program design and consultation experience.
• 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 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 a consistently strong client experience.
• Design personalized fitness programs to support clients’ individual 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.
• Communicate the value of personal training and recommend appropriate training solutions to prospective clients.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) with employer 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