Fitness Coach

Fitness Coach

Location: 15301 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks CA 91403

Employment Type: Full‑time and Part‑time

The Fitness Coach represents 24 Hour Fitness to members and clients by delivering a positive fitness experience and quality personal and small group training sessions that lead 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, including 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 through goal setting, follow‑up discussions and progress tracking.
• Demonstrate safe and proper exercise techniques.
• Arrive on time, prepared and enthusiastic 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 varying fitness levels.
• Assist in member service activities such as fitness seminars, training days and complimentary fitness assessments.
• Build and grow 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 to appropriate club management.
• Maintain a clean and organized club by racking weights, team cleans and other support tasks.
• Create, maintain and regularly update progress for each personal training client following company guidelines.
• Schedule personal training sessions, appointments and administer time four weeks in advance using company systems.

• Knowledge of physical fitness principles and proper exercise technique.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adjust and operate fitness equipment.
• Ability to lead a variety of exercise routines.
• Excellent customer service skills.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CPR and AED certification obtained through in‑person training.
• 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.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Daily physical effort includes lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, jumping, kicking, prolonged standing and walking.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional loud noise.
• Extended workdays, weekends and holidays as required to support the business.

24 Hour Fitness offers benefit programs designed to meet the diverse needs of all team members, including health coverage and company‑paid benefits that are automatically provided at no cost, such as group life and accident insurance. Eligible team members may also accrue vacation hours. All 24 Hour Team members and their eligible dependents receive a complimentary membership.

All employees are eligible for free club membership, Employee Assistance Program, Basic Group Life and AD&D insurance ($10 000) and a 401(k) savings and investment plan. For those averaging 30 hours or more per week, additional benefits include medical/dental/vision benefits, paid time off and sickness benefits. Fitness Coaches earn a competitive hourly base rate with potential to increase income through session premium pay and commission on eligible fitness sales.

Pay range: $25.90–$41.44 per hour for in‑session; $18.50 per hour for non‑session.