Personal Trainer

About the role

For over 40 years, 24 Hour Fitness has been a leader in the industry, driven by our mission to help our community live healthier and happier through the transformative power of fitness. With clubs nationwide, we create inclusive, welcoming spaces equipped with premium strength and cardio equipment, studio classes, and innovative digital tools. Our impact goes beyond the gym— we support our members' total well-being through coaching, connection, and community. Join us and be part of a team that’s changing lives every day!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal and small group training sessions that drive results, build relationships, and keep clients coming back
• Build, grow, and retain a strong client base through consultative selling, referrals, and consistent delivery of a great client experience
• Use your expertise and creativity to design personalized fitness programs that support each client's unique goals and long-term success
• Grow a thriving client base by building genuine relationships, providing exceptional service, and creating an experience that keeps clients motivated and coming back
• Prioritize time in session by making a meaningful impact on members' lives by delivering engaging personal and small-group training sessions that help them achieve lasting results
• Set expectations, track progress, and adjust programs to maximize results and client retention
• Take ownership of your success by managing your schedule, maintaining a strong appointment book, and building consistent session volume
• Help members start strong by conducting fitness assessments and onboarding sessions that establish trust and create long-term coaching relationships
• Build lasting connections beyond the workout floor through client follow-up, program design, and proactive outreach that supports retention and continued growth

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED; current in-person CPR/AED certification; and either a nationally recognized Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification (such as NASM, ISSA, ACE, NSCA, or NCSF) or a related degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a similar field.
• Demonstrated ability to build and grow a client base through a high-quality training experience and consistent client results
• Sales mindset with the ability to identify client needs, recommend appropriate training solutions, and convert prospects into long-term clients
• Strong foundation in exercise science, program design, and safe, effective movement coaching
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to motivate, instruct, and create accountability for clients

Physical Demands

• Requires effective communication with members in both group and one-on-one settings, including providing clear instruction and coaching feedback
• Requires observing and responding to client movement and exercise technique in real time to support safe and effective training
• Requires demonstration of a wide range of exercises and movement patterns across strength, cardio, and functional training
• Requires lifting and moving equipment up to 50 pounds as part of daily responsibilities
• Requires moving throughout the club and training areas to support coaching, instruction, and member engagement

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical and dental coverage
• 401k with match for qualifying positions
• A free gym membership
• Discounts on products and personal training
• Variety of Employee Resource Groups

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general job functions and requirements for this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the qualifications, responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 24 Hour Fitness reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.