Head Personal Trainer

Crunch Fitness - CR Holdings; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Free Crunch Fitness membership

Discounted PT sessions

Career development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CR Fitness is seeking a Head Personal Trainer at the Lakewood Ranch Club to lead the PT team, develop coaches, and ensure program compliance while maintaining personal clients and production.

The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and driving member results in a fast-paced, growth‑oriented environment. Competitive benefits and extensive growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires CPT certification and CPR/AED certification.
• 2+ years of personal training experience, preferably high-volume.
• Elite or Master level trainer with multiple certifications.
• Proven track record of sales performance and client retention.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop other trainers.
• Strong programming knowledge and client progression.

Responsibilities

• Ensure coaches maintain CPT/CPR certifications and complete training modules.
• Act as point person for coach accountability and development.
• Lead monthly team workshops on app usage and best practices.
• Drive adoption of training programs and support at‑risk clients.
• Coach trainers through weekly shadow sessions and ongoing feedback.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve team performance and engagement.
• Track coach contributions and monthly involvement.
• Communicate progress and opportunities with leadership.

Skills

Sales skills

Leadership

Coaching

Organization

Education

CPT certification

CPR/AED certification

Tools

Fitness apps

Job description

Head Personal Trainer- Lakewood Ranch Club

Here We GROW Again!Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for fitness? Do you thrive in a high-energy, performance-based environment? If you’re ready to take your career to the next level in personal training and fitness sales, this is your opportunity!

AtCrunch Fitness, we’re expanding rapidly, with 95+ locations and 100+ planned. OurPersonal Trainerrole offers career growth, leadership training, and high earning potential in a dynamic and rewarding industry.

About the Role

The Head Trainer plays a key role in supporting the Personal Training team by driving coach development, ensuring program compliance, and improving overall performance. This role partners closely with club leadership to enhance the member experience, coach accountability, and training results in addition to maintaining personal clients and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all coaches stay current with required certifications (CPT/CPR) and complete assigned training modules (Crunch Connected)
• Act as the point person for coach accountability and development within the club
• Lead and facilitate monthly team workshops focused on app usage, education, and training best practices
• Drive adoption and usage of training programs and tools, including identifying and supporting at-risk clients
• Coach and develop trainers through weekly shadow sessions and ongoing feedback
• Partner with leadership to improve team performance, engagement, and overall results
• Track and support coach contributions, including team engagement and required monthly involvement
• Maintain consistent communication with leadership and provide updates on team progress and opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

• Aggressive Earning Potential-63% session earnings (25+ trained hours/week)
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO
• Free Crunch Fitness Membership + Discounted Personal Training Sessions
• Personal Development: Ongoing training & mentorship
• Growth opportunities within a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Current nationally recognized CPT certification required (NASM, ACE, ISSA, etc.)
• CPR/AED certification required
• 2+ years of personal training experience, preferably in a high-volume fitness environment
• Must be an Elite or Master level trainer (Multiple certifications)
• Proven track record of strong sales performance and client retention
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop other trainers
• Strong understanding of programming, training techniques, and client progression
• Experience using fitness technology or training apps is a plus
• High level of organization, accountability, and attention to detail
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a team-first mindset
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
• Passion for fitness, growth, and delivering an exceptional member experience

About CR Fitness

CR Fitness is a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness. The company is rapidly expanding its club footprint throughout Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Arizona and is led by a veteran management team with over one hundred years of combined experience in the fitness industry. With a comprehensive fitness offering and affordable price point, Crunch Fitness offers unmatched value to its members regardless of fitness level and is well positioned to take advantage of consumers’ increasing focus on health and wellness.

Crunch Fitness is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.