Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness • San Leandro, CA

19d • $75

About The Position

As a Fitness Coach, you help members build lasting results and a stronger connection to their health by delivering engaging, effective, and individually tailored personal and small-group training. The role includes building relationships, creating accountability, and taking ownership of growing and retaining a client base. Coaches manage their schedules and appointment books, provide a premium training experience, and can increase earnings through coaching sessions, client-base growth, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives. Top performers can earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour, and the position offers a guaranteed hourly base rate.

24 Hour Fitness describes itself as a fitness industry leader with clubs nationwide, offering strength and cardio equipment, studio classes, and digital tools in inclusive, welcoming spaces. Its mission is to help communities live healthier and happier through fitness, coaching, connection, and community.

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 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.

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, including the ability to communicate the value of personal training, build client relationships, and grow and retain a client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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 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.
• Provide coaching and instruction that helps members achieve lasting results.

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