Personal Training Lead

VASA Fitness•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Personal Training Lead (PTL) manages the club’s personal training department. The role builds and develops a high-performing team, inspires trainers to deliver world-class coaching, and advances the personal training business through client acquisition, retention, and sales. The PTL helps ensure sessions are safe, effective, and results-driven while fostering a friendly, fun, and inclusive atmosphere. This is a leadership opportunity at a brand-new club. Training begins in February and takes place at an established club in another market, where the new team will learn the role and build connections before bringing that experience back to launch the new location. The position is described as 40 hours per week. Total annual compensation typically ranges from $55,000 to $85,000, combining hourly pay, monthly bonuses, and commission.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
At least one NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or a related field, or equivalent experience in strength and conditioning, wellness coaching, or fitness management.

Responsibilities

Build and develop a high-performing team rooted in accountability and VASA’s core values.
Coach trainers to meet and exceed monthly sales goals through consultations, packages, and upselling training services.
Lead a team that adapts programming to client needs and delivers results in strength and conditioning, wellness coaching, and fitness training.
Increase new-client acquisition and improve retention of existing personal training 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.
Help ensure training sessions are safe, effective, and results-driven.

Benefits

Two complimentary gym memberships, 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 for employees working 40 hours per week.
Health, dental, and vision benefits for employees working 40 hours per week.
Paid parental leave for employees working 40 hours per week.
Flexible Vacation Plan.
Paid holidays.
Monthly bonus eligibility based on team performance targets.
Commission for personal training sales and session delivery.
Unlimited spot bonus eligibility: $1,000 per 50 net clients added.