Fitness Instructor - Hyperion

Touchstone Climbing Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical FSA

Paid Time Off

Free Gym Membership

Pro Deals & Staff Discounts

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Touchstone Climbing Inc. in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Certified Personal Trainer to join our fitness team. You will lead weekday evening group classes, design safe, effective workouts, and support members in reaching their goals.

The ideal candidate holds a CPT certification (NASM/NSCA/ISSA or equivalent), has a kinesiology background, and excels at communicating with diverse clients in CrossFit and functional fitness settings. This is a part-time, on-site role with employee gym access.

Qualifications

• Certified Personal Trainer with NASM/NSCA/ISSA or equivalent.
• Background in kinesiology or body mechanics.
• Experience leading group fitness classes (CrossFit, Functional Fitness, etc.).
• Strong understanding of form, technique, and safety.
• Flexible teaching styles and reliable availability for weekday evenings.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement safe, effective exercise programs for class participants of all fitness levels.
• Lead group fitness instruction.
• Provide guidance to help members achieve goals.
• Ensure equipment is clean and in good condition; report concerns.
• Stay up-to-date on trends to improve service.

Skills

Certified Personal Trainer

Group class instruction

Flexible teaching styles

Education

Kinesiology background

Tools

NASM/NSCA/ISSA certifications

Job description

Touchstone Climbing owns and operates 18 climbing gyms across California. But we're more than gyms — We're a community.

In addition to competitive pay, outstanding benefits, free gym membership, and other perks, joining our team connects you with all we have going on in our dynamic community.

About the Role

Hyperion is seeking a Certified Personal Trainer (NASM, NSCA, ISSA, etc.) and Body Mechanics Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in kinesiology or exercise education and experience as a group class instructor (CrossFit, Functional Fitness, etc.). We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others achieve their fitness goals and is flexible in their teaching styles and modalities.

We are currently looking for instructors to teach on weekday evenings.

The trainer will lead group fitness classes while providing guidance and support to our members and guests.

Responsibilities include:

• Design and implement safe and effective exercise programs for class participants of all fitness levels
• Lead group fitness instruction
• Provide guidance and support to class participants to help them achieve their fitness goals
• Ensure all equipment is clean and in good working condition; alert management if there are concerns
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and research to continuously improve the quality of service provided

Qualifications

• Certified Personal Trainer (NASM, NSCA. ISSA, etc.)
• Education or background in kinesiology or body mechanics
• Experience as a group class instructor
• Strong understanding of proper form, technique, and safety considerations
• Flexible in teaching styles and modalities
• Available to reliably teach at the scheduled class times

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certifications in relevant areas such as Yoga, Pilates, Mobility, or Strength and Conditioning
• Experience with a variety of training modalities such as HIIT, strength training, and cardio
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire clients to achieve their fitness goals

Compensation

• Starting pay is $40 per hour, classes are 60 minutes each with additional time allowed for arriving early to set up and staying a little after. Instructor individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to; facility location and type, membership volume, experience, and job/position tenure.

Benefits

At Touchstone, we value our employees and offer the following benefits for part time employees:

• Medical FSA - All employees are eligible to make Pre-tax contributions to a Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
• Paid Time Off – Vacation and sick leave provided
• Free Gym Membership – Access to all Touchstone facilities
• Pro Deals & Staff Discounts – Discounts on gear purchased at our gyms and industry pro deals
• Flexible Work Schedule – Supporting work-life balance

We believe in fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment where our employees can thrive. If this sounds like something you’d love to do, we want to hear from you!