Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • San Diego, CA

6d

About The Position

The Fitness Coach delivers high-quality personal and small-group training experiences tailored to members’ individual goals. The role combines exercise coaching and personalized program design with relationship-building, accountability, client follow-up, and ownership of client retention and business growth. Coaches conduct fitness assessments and onboarding, track progress, adjust programs, manage their schedules, and build a consistent client base through referrals, consultative selling, and proactive outreach.

Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with opportunities to increase earnings through training sessions, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives. The posting states that top performers can earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current in-person CPR/AED certification.
• 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 motivating and instructing clients and creating accountability.
• Ability to communicate the value of personal training services and cultivate, grow, and retain client relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly and coach members in group and one-on-one settings.
• Ability to observe client movement and exercise technique and respond in real time.
• Ability to demonstrate a range of strength, cardio, and functional training exercises.
• 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 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, build relationships, and encourage retention.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, consistent service, and positive client results.
• Design personalized fitness programs suited to clients’ 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 continued growth.

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