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!

Job Summary

As a Fitness Coach, 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. You'll grow your own book of business, deliver a premium training experience, and see the direct impact of your work through client results and retention. If you're energized by helping others succeed and motivated to build something of your own within a team environment, this is the role for you.

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits to help our team members do just that, including health coverage, as well as Company paid benefits that are automatically provided at no cost, such as group life and accident insurance.
• All 24 Hour Team members, and their eligible dependents, receive a complimentary membership.
• Compensation Summary: All Employees: Free Club Membership, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Live and AD&D Insurance ($10,000), and 401k Savings and Investment Plan. Average of 30 hours or more per week: Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits, Paid Time Off, and Sickness Benefits (in addition to the above).

Pay Range

$18.42 - $18.42