Personal Training Lead

VASA FITNESS•Dearborn, MI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a leadership role for someone who wants to build a team, drive results, and make a measurable impact in the lives of members and trainers. The Personal Training Lead (PTL) is the manager of the club's personal training department. You'll advance the personal training business by building and developing a high-performing team, inspiring them to deliver world-class coaching, and driving both client acquisition and retention. Your leadership ensures every training session is safe, effective, and results-driven while creating an atmosphere that's friendly, fun, and inclusive. By blending mentorship with achieving monthly session targets, you'll help transform lives--both inside and outside the gym.

Requirements

At least one NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification required
Current CPR/AED certification required
Strong communication skills and 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 related field preferred (or equivalent experience in strength and conditioning, wellness coaching, or fitness management)
3+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams

Responsibilities

Advance the personal training business by building and developing a high-performing team.
Inspire trainers to deliver world-class coaching.
Drive client acquisition and retention.
Ensure every training session is safe, effective, and results-driven.
Create a friendly, fun, and inclusive atmosphere.
Blend mentorship with achieving monthly session targets.
Meet and exceed monthly sales goals by coaching trainers on consultations, packages, and upselling training services.
Lead an agile team that can adapt programming to meet client needs while delivering results in strength and conditioning, wellness coaching, and fitness training.
Increase the acquisition of new clients while improving 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 consistent professionalism, clean and safe training spaces, and an exceptional value-to-cost ratio.
Support personal trainers with resources, meaningful check-ins, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Two complimentary gym memberships (one for employee, one to share)
Discounted personal training sessions
401(k) options
Employee Assistance Program (FREE therapy, financial advising, legal advice, and more)
40 hours/week
Paid Time Off
Health/Dental/Vision benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Vacation Plan
Paid Holidays