Personal Training Lead

VASA FITNESS • Dearborn, MI

3d • $55,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Personal Training Lead (PTL) manages the club's personal training department. This leadership role builds and develops a high-performing team, inspires trainers to provide world-class coaching, and drives client acquisition and retention. The PTL helps ensure training sessions are safe, effective, and results-driven while fostering a friendly, fun, and inclusive atmosphere. The role combines mentorship and team leadership with monthly session targets and sales goals.

The position is for a brand-new club. Training begins in August, with travel to an established club in another market to learn the role, build connections, and prepare to launch the new location.

Total annual compensation typically ranges from $55,000 to $85,000, combining hourly pay, monthly bonuses, and commission. Leadership and operational responsibilities pay $18 to $24 per hour; monthly bonus eligibility is $500 to $1,250 based on team performance targets. Commission is earned through personal training sales and session delivery, with unlimited spot bonus eligibility of $1,000 per 50 net clients added.

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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Optimistic, self-motivated, and adaptable mindset.
• Passion for fitness, gym culture, and helping people live healthier lives.

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

• Manage the club's personal training department.
• Build, develop, and support a high-performing 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.
• Help ensure training sessions are safe, effective, and results-driven.
• Retain clients by ensuring professionalism, clean and safe training spaces, and strong value for cost.
• Provide trainers with resources, meaningful check-ins, and growth opportunities.
• Travel to an established club in another market for training and bring that experience to the new location.

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 therapy, financial advising, legal advice, and more.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed