Personal Trainer

About the Role

As a Fitness Coach at 24 Hour Fitness, you play a key role in helping members build lasting results and a stronger connection to their health. You deliver high-quality personal and small group training experiences that are engaging, effective, and tailored to each individual. This role goes beyond coaching workouts—you build relationships, create accountability, and take ownership of growing your client base.

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.
• Design personalized fitness programs that support each client's unique goals and long-term success.
• Set expectations, track progress, and adjust programs to maximize results and client retention.
• Conduct fitness assessments and onboarding sessions to establish trust and create long-term coaching relationships.
• Follow up with clients and provide proactive outreach to support retention and continued growth.
• Manage your schedule, maintain a strong appointment book, and build consistent session volume.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current in-person CPR/AED certification.
• Nationally recognized Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification (e.g., NASM, ISSA, ACE, NSCA, NCSF) or a related degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or similar field.
• Demonstrated ability to build and grow a client base through high-quality training and consistent results.
• Sales mindset with the ability to identify client needs and recommend appropriate training solutions.
• Strong foundation in exercise science, program design, and safe movement coaching.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach.
• Holistic fitness program design and consultation experience.
• Specialized fitness credentials or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in sales, customer engagement, or business development.

Physical Demands

• Effective communication in group and one-on-one settings, including clear instruction and coaching feedback.
• Observing and responding to client movement and exercise technique in real time.
• Demonstrating a wide range of exercises and movement patterns across strength, cardio, and functional training.
• Lifting and moving equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Moving throughout the club and training areas to support coaching and member engagement.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• 401k with match for qualifying positions.
• Free gym membership.
• Discounts on products and personal training.
• Employee Resource Groups for community engagement.

Pay

Pay Range: $16.90 - $75.00 per hour, including base pay, session premiums, sales commissions, and performance-based incentives. Top performers can earn the equivalent of up to $75 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time and part-time positions available. Location: 130 E Imperial Highway, Fullerton, CA 92835.

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. Join us and be part of a team that's changing lives every day!