Assistant Fitness Manager

Gold's Gym of the Carolinas and Florida; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Certifications

Commission & Bonus Structure

Free Gold's Gym Membership to our loca

20% Employee Discount on clothing and,

Medical Benefits

401k

7 Paid Holidays + Vacation Pay

Growth Opportunities Across Our Expans

Job summary

Gold's Gym of the Carolinas and Florida is seeking an Assistant Fitness Sales Manager to partner with the Senior Fitness Sales Manager in coaching personal trainers, growing the training department, and upholding the Gold’s Gym standard of excellence.

You will lead by example on the gym floor, develop top-performing trainers, and contribute to a thriving fitness business through measurable sales results and staff development.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Personal Trainer from an accredited agency.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of personal training experience.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory or management experience in fitness or sales.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Fitness Sales Manager in daily PT department operations.
• Lead, mentor, and hold trainers accountable to standards and goals.
• Meet sales goals and contribute to department revenue and member conversions.
• Conduct fitness assessments and onboarding sessions for members.
• Recruit, interview, onboard, and develop trainers.
• Track sales activity and trainer performance; report to manager.
• Maintain floor presence and customer engagement with members.
• Provide leadership in manager’s absence within assigned authority.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Sales

People management

On-floor presence

Education

National PT certification (NASM/ACSM/ACE/ISSA/NSCA/NPTI)

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Overview

We're building a team of leaders who live and breathe fitness - professionals who take ownership of performance, sales, and team development. The Assistant Fitness Sales Manager supports the Senior Fitness Sales Manager in coaching personal trainers, growing our training department, and maintaining the Gold’s Gym standard of excellence. If you're ready to lead by example, help develop top-performing trainers, and contribute to a thriving fitness business—keep reading.

Benefits

• Discounts on Certifications
• Commission & Bonus Structure
• Free Gold's Gym Membership to our locations
• 20% Employee Discount on clothing and products
• Medical Benefits
• 401k
• 7 Paid Holidays + Vacation Pay
• Growth Opportunities Across Our Expanding Gold's Gym Network

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT PROVIDED

Why Gold's

You'll have access to:

• A powerful, recognized global brand
• A large, diverse membership base
• Proven mentorship and career growth opportunities
• A professional culture that rewards results and leadership Gold's Gym isn't a hobby gym - and this definitely isn't a hobby role.

This Role Is About Leadership + Results

This is a performance-based leadership position inside one of the most respected names in fitness. Working alongside the Senior Fitness Sales Manager, you’ll help deliver measurable outcomes in sales growth, staff development, and client satisfaction.

Your success will depend on

• Your ability to support, coach, and develop personal trainers
• Your skill in driving personal training sales with integrity and enthusiasm
• Your consistency in following department systems and supporting improvements
• Your willingness to be on the floor, coaching and connecting with members daily
• Your ability to communicate with the Senior Fitness Sales Manager and follow through on department priorities.

If you thrive on accountability, growth, and measurable results - this is where you belong.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Fitness Sales Manager in the daily operations and performance of the Personal Training department
• Help lead, mentor, and hold personal trainers accountable to department standards and goals
• Meet individual sales goals and contribute to department revenue and member conversion targets
• Conduct fitness assessments, onboarding sessions, and personal training sales presentations
• Follow up with prospective and existing clients to supports enrollment, engagement, and retention
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and developing personal trainers
• Reinforce a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous education
• Assist with tracking sales activity, trainer performance, and client progress, communicating updates to the Senior Fitness Sales Manager
• Support trainer scheduling and coordination to maintain consistent member service
• Collaborate with leadership to execute events and department initiatives
• Maintain a strong presence on the gym floor to build member relationships and support the training team
• Provide department leadership in the Senior Fitness Sales Manager absence within assigned authority.

What Sets Our Best Managers Apart

Our top-performing Fitness Sales Managers

• Support their manager while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Coach and motivate trainers to perform
• Lead by example - both on the floor and in business meetings
• Are confident, professional, and sales-driven
• Thrive in target-driven environments
• Communicate clearly and follow up consistently
• Take initiative and bring solutions to department challenges
• Continue their own professional and fitness education relentlessly

Care deeply about member results, team culture, and business growth

This Role Is Not for You If

• You avoid accountability and feedback
• You're uncomfortable with goal-driven sales
• You struggle with time management or consistency
• You avoid being on the gym floor
• You're seeking a "desk job" rather than a leadership position

Requirements

• Nationally recognized Personal Training Certification (NASM, ACSM, ACE, ISSA, NSCA, NPTI, etc.) preferred
• CPR/AED Certification (current)
• Minimum 2 years of personal training experience
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory or management experience in fitness or sales
• Proven record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
• Strong understanding of fitness programming, member engagement, and business operations
• Professional appearance, leadership presence, and effective communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate exercises and be physically active on the gym floor

Gold's Gym is redefining strength - in our members, our team, and our leaders. If you have the drive, discipline, and leadership to develop high-performing teams and deliver measurable results, we want you to lead our fitness department.