Personal Training Director in Training

Crunch Fitness•La Verne, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Training Director in Training is a leadership-development role responsible for learning and executing the full scope of the Personal Training Director position while continuing to personally serve Personal Training clients. The role supports the Personal Training Director in leading the department at an assigned club location, developing trainers, supporting revenue and enrollment performance, and delivering an exceptional member experience. It also builds the leadership, business, and operational capabilities needed to advance to Personal Training Director. The position is accountable for personal client results and production as well as support for overall department performance. The role operates under the direction of the Personal Training Director and takes ownership of assigned department areas while developing toward full Director responsibility. It may act on the Director’s behalf for day-to-day operational matters when expressly delegated, but does not have independent authority over staffing, compensation, discipline, or budget decisions. It supports the Personal Training department and provides leadership support for, or works alongside, Elite Trainers, Master Trainers, and Personal Trainers. The position is non-exempt and hourly. Scheduling is set in advance by the Personal Training Director based on member demand and location operations, and typically includes evenings and weekends. The role is based at a single assigned club location, with occasional travel for Company meetings, training, and events as business needs require. Compensation is $16.90–$60.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Current nationally accredited Personal Training certification required, such as NASM or another certification on the Crunch Fitness Certification Approval List.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
Current Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification required.
Complete ClubConnect education requirements as established by the Company.
Ability to move throughout club floors and rooms, review and create club-related paperwork, and communicate effectively with employees, members, and the public.
Ability to regularly demonstrate, instruct, and physically participate in fitness activities, techniques, and procedures while servicing Personal Training sessions.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, and remain on the training floor for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience delivering Personal Training or comparable coaching services.
Demonstrated success building and retaining a personal client base.
Interest in and commitment to advancing into a Personal Training Director role.

Responsibilities

Learn and execute the full scope of the Personal Training Director role under the Director’s direction.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of Personal Trainers at the assigned location.
Assist with team meetings and Trainer 1:1 meetings, providing direction, motivation, and guidance toward individual and Company goals.
Coach Personal Trainers on session delivery, program design, client communication, and Company service standards.
Complete assigned leadership-development coursework and Director readiness requirements within Company-established timeframes.
Model Company standards and Core Values on the training floor.
Personally service qualifying Personal Training sessions and maintain an active personal client base.
Deliver professional, results-driven Personal Training sessions consistent with Company programming standards.
Conduct CrunchONE Kickoff sessions and convert qualifying sessions into Fixed Recurring Personal Training agreements.
Maintain personal client retention, client lifespan, and enrollment performance against Company targets.
Support the department’s monthly, quarterly, and annual Personal Training revenue objectives.
Support CrunchONE Kickoff attachment, completion, and conversion targets at the location.
Support local marketing initiatives, member engagement events, and Company-approved social media content.
Drive retail and supplementation sales performance, including approved programs such as dotFIT and PES/PE Science.
Ensure clients receive required documentation, including client folders and accurately logged program and meal-plan records.
Ensure clients receive scheduled monthly results reviews and ongoing accountability.
Use Company dashboards and reporting tools to identify and re-engage at-risk clients.
Accurately record all hours worked, sessions, and events in Workday and Company-designated systems.
Maintain required certifications and qualifications, including current CPR and AED certification and applicable approved certifications, and keep credentials current in Company systems.
Complete required onboarding and ongoing coursework through Company-designated platforms.
Follow Company policy on client payment types, billing, and collections, and promptly report suspected record falsification, theft, or other loss-prevention concerns.
Support and maintain Company cleanliness and facility standards within Personal Training areas.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Company based on business needs.