Group Fitness Trainer

Industry; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary membership

Discounts on retail and events

Opportunity to join a high-energy community

Job summary

A leading fitness studio in Carmel Mountain Ranch is seeking a Certified Personal Trainer to deliver high-energy classes. The role involves motivating participants, adapting workouts for various fitness levels, and building relationships with members. The ideal candidate will have group fitness experience and excellent public speaking skills. Compensation ranges from $50 to $60 per class, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Certified Personal Trainer from a recognized organization must be active.
• Experience leading structured, high-energy classes.
• Strong public speaking skills to project energy in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-intensity classes combining cardio and strength training.
• Manage both treadmill and floor participants simultaneously.
• Provide clear cueing that's easy to follow.

Skills

Group fitness coaching

Public speaking

Motivating others

Education

Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Location: Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA 92128
Pay: $50 to$60 per class
Schedule Requirement: Minimum 4 classes per week, including early mornings (5:30 AM), evenings, and weekends

About STRIDE Fitness

STRIDE Fitness Carmel Mountain Ranch delivers the ultimate full-body cardio and strength experience that hits hard and moves fast. Our signature 55-minute high-intensity classes combine treadmill intervals with floor-based strength training, giving members a complete, results-driven workout in an efficient format. Every class is designed to challenge all fitness levels, with coaches guiding, motivating, and adjusting for individual needs while keeping the energy high.

At STRIDE Fitness Carmel Mountain Ranch, community and connection are just as important as the workout itself. Our coaches aren't just instructors they are motivators, educators, and the heartbeat of the studio.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, high-energy Certified Personal Trainer with proven group fitness coaching experience to lead our signature classes in a split-room format. In each class, half the members are on treadmills and the other half are on the strength floor, with the coach managing both sides simultaneously.

Our ideal coach thrives in a high-energy, music-driven environment, connects easily with people, and knows how to keep both new and experienced members safe, engaged, and motivated from start to finish. You will inspire members to push past their limits, help convert first-timers into loyal members, and represent the STRIDE Fitness brand both in and out of the studio.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver 55-minute high-intensity classes combining treadmill-based cardio and floor-based strength training.

Manage and motivate two sides of the room simultaneously keeping both treadmill and floor participants engaged, safe, and on pace.

Provide clear, confident cueing that is easy to follow in a loud, music-filled environment.

Adapt workouts for multiple fitness levels, offering progressions and modifications on the fly.

Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members, especially first-timers.

Build member relationships, learn and use names consistently, and make personal connections even in large classes.

Contribute to membership sales by creating excitement, demonstrating value, and encouraging first-timers to join.

Maintain punctuality and professionalism, arriving prepared and ready to lead with high energy.

Support STRIDE Fitness events, challenges, and community-building initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) from a nationally recognized organization (NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM, NSCA, etc.) must be active and in good standing.

Group Fitness Experience leading structured, high-energy classes in a fitness studio, gym, or athletic environment.

Strong public speaking skills with the ability to project energy, clarity, and motivation in a loud, high-intensity setting.

CPR/AED certification preferred.

Reliable transportation to and from STRIDE Fitness Carmel Mountain Ranch, CA.

Must live within a 30-minute commute to Carmel Mountain Ranch, CA.

Availability for at least 4 classes per week, including early mornings (5:30 AM), evenings, and weekends.

$50 to $60 per class, based on experience and performance

Complimentary membership to STRIDE Fitness

Discounts on retail and events

Opportunity to be part of a growing, high-energy fitness community