Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Portland, OR

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About The Position

24 Hour Fitness is hiring a Personal Trainer to help members build lasting fitness results and strengthen their connection to their health. The role delivers engaging, effective personal and small-group training tailored to each client, while building relationships, creating accountability, and supporting client progress and retention. The trainer is responsible for growing a client base, managing a schedule and appointment book, and delivering a premium training experience. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with the opportunity to earn more through sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives. Top performers can earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour, including these compensation components.

24 Hour Fitness has operated for over 40 years and describes its clubs as inclusive, welcoming spaces with strength and cardio equipment, studio classes, and digital tools. Benefits mentioned include paid time off, medical and dental coverage, a 401(k) with match for qualifying positions, a 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 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.
• 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, cultivate client relationships, and consistently grow and retain a client base.

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, client service, and consistent results.
• 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.
• Communicate the value of training and recommend appropriate services to prospective and current clients.

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