Fitness Instructor

The Madison Club; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee meals

Referral incentives

Holiday pay

Professional development

Work-Family culture

Job summary

The Madison Club is seeking a dedicated Fitness Instructor to join the Wellness Department at its La Quinta location. You will provide personal training sessions and lead group fitness classes for members and guests, while developing tailored programs to promote healthy lifestyles.

Flexibility is key: you may work weekends, holidays, and extended shifts during peak events. The position is full-time and seasonal from October 2026 through June 2027, with competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Possess valid, up-to-date Personal Training Certification.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, functional exercise, nutrition and exercise science.
• Experience designing individual and small-group fitness programs safely.
• Ability to screen and assess clients; perform evaluations initially and progressively.
• Proficient in cardiovascular, flexibility and resistance training.
• First aid and CPR certifications current when required.
• Excellent customer service and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal training sessions to members and guests.
• Lead group fitness classes and tailor programs to goals.
• Maintain fitness center appearance and stock towels, beverages, and supplies.
• Ensure cleanliness of facilities and equipment throughout the day.
• Attend to laundering and folding towels to maintain supply.
• Report safety or maintenance concerns immediately.
• Complete daily opening and closing procedures.
• Stay current on activities and equipment offered.

Skills

Personal Training Certification

Anatomy knowledge

Program design

Screening & assessment

Cardiovascular fitness

Flexibility & resistance training

First aid & CPR

Client motivation

Customer service

Strong communication

Team player

Stand for long periods

Safety awareness

Education

College degree in physical education or related field preferred

Job description

This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: The Madison Club, set outside of La Quinta, CA.

The Madison Club is seeking a Fitness Instructor to join the Wellness Department.

The Fitness Instructor will work with members and their guests by providing personal training and fitness classes, and develop tailored fitness programs to promote healthy lifestyles. The Fitness Instructor will use their strong interpersonal skills to motivate and encourage members to meet their needs and goals. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.

The Madison Club is open during the winter & spring season, and this role will be for a full time, seasonal need from October 2026 - June 2027. Preferred candidates will have a flexible schedule, be able to work weekends & holidays, and understand that PTO requests will be limited during March and April (key event/ festival months).

Key Responsibilities

• Provides personal training sessions
• Facilitates group fitness classes
• Maintains appearance of the fitness center and other fitness areas throughout the day to include stock and re-stocking of items as needed such as towel display, food, and beverage items.
• Maintains cleanliness of fitness center and equipment.
• Attending to the laundering and folding of towels to maintain an adequate supply.
• Reports any safety or maintenance concerns immediately.
• Completes daily opening and closing procedures.
• Stays current on all activities offered and equipment related to recreational activities.

Skills And Qualifications

• Possess valid, up to date, Personal Training Certification
• Having and maintaining a working knowledge of human anatomy and the concepts of functional exercise, basic nutrition and fundamental principles of exercise science
• An ability to design and execute individual and small group exercise fitness programs, tailored to the needs and attainable goals of the individual, apparently healthy client, in a safe and effective way
• An understanding for the need and importance of screening and client assessment; proficiency in conducting these evaluations initially and progressively
• A desire to help clients reach their health and fitness goals through appropriate cardiovascular, flexibility and resistance exercise
• College degree in physical education or related field preferred
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency such as ACE, AFFA, ASCM, NSCA, NASM, Pilates, and TPI.
• Current first aid, CPR, and other safety certifications when required by the client
• Ability to demonstrate equipment use for exercise training
• Must be able to lift 45-pound weight plates
• Excellent customer service skills and strong work ethic
• Efficient, well organized, and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational
• Strong team player
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members
• Previous experience in the fitness industry, strongly preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and a shift greater than eight (8) hours in length.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors, standing, walking, running, moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, heavy lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, pushing and pulling sometimes in excess of fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay or Wage Range
• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Holiday Pay
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture

The Company’s good faith estimate of the hourly rate it expects to pay for this role is $17.00 plus Commissions and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

About Discovery Land Company

Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company specializes in building luxury residential private club communities and resorts throughout North America. We have grown to be the premier player in the high-end resort residential niche with 20 world-class projects in our portfolio. Our communities are distinct with their own architectural styles, world-class amenities, and high levels of service.

We don’t build buildings, but rather we build settings where families can create intergenerational memories and enrich their lives in exquisite and untouched sanctuaries. These settings offer a casual and comfortable sense of community through outstanding clubhouses, premier golf courses, welcoming staff, world-class culinary offerings, and outdoor pursuits. To ease and enrich your experiences, Discovery holds itself to the highest of service standards. Every decision we make is driven by one fundamental objective: to make the time you spend with the people you care about most not merely enjoyable, but memorable.

We are extremely grateful to be recognized as one of the world’s top mid-sized employers for 2018 by Forbes magazine. For more information about our company - https://discoverylandco.com

About The Project - The Madison Club

The Madison Club is the most exclusive private residential community in La Quinta, California offering the finest golf and club facilities in an intimate and sophisticated setting. In this tradition, it is a place of effortless grace and charm. The ambiance is one of quiet sophistication, intimacy and understated luxury. Offering a limited number of homes and memberships, The Madison Club is the modern interpretation of California’s classic old-line country clubs - https://madisonclubca.com/