Personal Training Lead

VASA Fitness • Dearborn, MI

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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 drives client acquisition and retention. The PTL ensures training sessions are safe, effective, and results-driven while fostering a friendly, fun, and inclusive environment. The role combines mentorship with responsibility for achieving monthly session targets and business goals.

This position is for a brand-new club. Training begins in August and involves traveling to another market to train at an established club before bringing that experience back to launch the new location. 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

• Manage the club’s personal training department.
• Build and develop a high-performing team grounded 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 clients and improve retention of existing personal training clients.
• Create an approachable environment in and around the Personal Training Cage and across the gym floor.
• Ensure professionalism, clean and safe training spaces, and an exceptional value-to-cost ratio to support client retention.
• Provide personal trainers with resources, meaningful check-ins, and growth opportunities.
• Ensure training sessions are safe, effective, and results-driven.
• Travel to another market for training at an established club before the new club opens.

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, and legal advice.
• Paid time off (40 hours/week).
• 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