Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA • Arcadia, CA

4d

About The Position

The Fitness Coach delivers high-quality personal and small-group training tailored to clients’ goals. The role focuses on creating effective fitness programs, coaching safe movement, tracking progress, and building accountability and lasting client relationships. Coaches also grow and retain their own client base, manage their schedules and appointments, and contribute to client engagement and retention through follow-up, program design, and outreach. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly base rate, with opportunities to earn more 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.
• 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 experiences 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.
• Ability to confidently communicate the value of personal training services, cultivate client relationships, and consistently grow and retain a client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality personal and small-group training sessions that support client results and retention.
• Build, grow, and retain a client base through consultative selling, referrals, strong service, and consistent client results.
• Design personalized fitness programs based on clients’ goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track client progress, and adjust programs to maximize results and retention.
• Manage a schedule and appointment book to build consistent training-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.
• Communicate the value of personal training and recommend suitable training solutions 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