Fitness Coach

Job Summary

Fitness Coach represents 24 Hour Fitness to members and clients by delivering a positive fitness experience and quality personal and small‑group training sessions leading to member retention and client acquisition. The coach leverages experience and specialized education to deliver premium programming and consultation for clients in person.

• Design and deliver comprehensive fitness programs based on clients’ goals that include appropriate exercise selections, varied fitness offerings, general nutrition guidelines, and teaching a fitness‑lifestyle.
• Inform clients of fitness tools available to assist them in achieving their goals.
• Set expectations and hold clients accountable to their programs through goal setting, follow‑up discussions and progress tracking.
• Demonstrate safe and proper exercise techniques to clients.
• Arrive on time, prepared and enthusiastic while being attentive for every training appointment or group session.
• Meet minimum productivity expectations servicing clients and group sessions.
• Increase member group‑training sessions and attendance through strong teaching skills and the ability to connect with and motivate others of all fitness levels.

• Assist in member service activities such as fitness seminars, training days, and deliver a positive fitness experience to members and guests through complimentary fitness assessments.
• Build and generate a strong fitness business through new client acquisition and retention.
• Effectively onboard new members and clients by providing professional recommendations to help acclimate to a fitness lifestyle.
• Coach members on proper use of equipment and exercise techniques.
• Start and finish sessions as scheduled.
• Handle member concerns or direct them to appropriate club management.
• Deliver on the Service Promise of Clean, Friendly and Well‑Maintained Club by racking weights, team cleans and assisting with maintaining a clean and organized club.
• Create, maintain, and regularly update progress for each personal‑training client, following company guidelines.
• Schedule personal‑training sessions, other appointments and administer time four weeks in advance using company systems.

Reports to the General Manager and will interact with all levels of club staff.

• Understand principles of physical fitness and proper exercise technique.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adjust and operate fitness equipment.
• Ability to perform a variety of exercise routines.
• Demonstrate excellent customer‑service skills.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications obtained through in‑person training required.
• Degree in a related field or current certification through at least one nationally accredited industry association.
• Specialized fitness credentials preferred or equivalent work experience or education in a specialized function.

• 1+ year of experience as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach.
• Holistic fitness program design and consultation experience preferred, but not required.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Physical effort required for daily duties includes lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, jumping, kicking, and prolonged standing and walking.

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Noise level occasionally loud.
• Extended workdays frequent, including weekends and holidays as needed to support the business.

This job description is intended to describe the general job functions and requirements for this position. It 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.

Fit­ness Coaches earn a competitive hourly base rate with the opportunity to increase their income through session premium pay for each training session delivered. Coaches can also earn commission on eligible fitness sales. Pay range: $21.70–$34.72/hour in‑session; $15.50/hour non‑session.

Fitness

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Part‑time
Job Function:
Education and Training
Industries:
Wellness and Fitness Services