Personal Training Lead

VASA Fitness • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Personal Training Lead (PTL) manages the club's personal training department. The role advances the personal training business by building and developing a high-performing team, inspiring trainers to provide world-class coaching, and driving client acquisition and retention. The PTL ensures sessions are safe, effective, and results-driven while fostering a friendly, fun, and inclusive atmosphere. The role combines mentorship with responsibility for monthly session targets.

Total annual compensation typically ranges from $55,000 to $85,000, combining hourly pay, monthly bonuses, and commission. Hourly pay is $18 to $24 for leadership and operational responsibilities, with monthly bonus eligibility of $500 to $1,250 based on team performance targets, commission for personal training sales and session delivery, and eligibility for $1,000 spot bonuses for each 50 net clients added.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology, or an NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification.
• At least 3 years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Strong communication skills and a background in customer service or member services.
• Optimistic, self-motivated, and adaptable mindset.
• Passion for fitness, gym culture, and helping people live healthier lives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a high-performing personal training team rooted in accountability and VASA's core values.
• Coach trainers on consultations, packages, and upselling training services to meet and exceed monthly sales goals.
• Lead a team that adapts programming to client needs and delivers results in strength and conditioning, wellness coaching, and fitness training.
• Increase acquisition of new personal training clients and improve retention of existing clients.
• Create an approachable environment in and around the Personal Training Cage and across the gym floor.
• Retain clients by ensuring professionalism, clean and safe training spaces, and an exceptional value-to-cost ratio.
• Support personal trainers with resources, meaningful check-ins, and growth opportunities.
• Ensure training sessions are safe, effective, and results-driven.

Benefits

• Two complimentary gym memberships for all employees, one for the employee and one to share.
• Discounted personal training sessions.
• Eligibility to participate in 401(k) options.
• Employee Assistance Program, including free therapy, financial advising, and legal advice.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible Vacation Plan.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager