Head Personal Trainer

Gold's Gym; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold's Gym is seeking a passionate Head Personal Trainer in Virginia. This leadership role combines personal training with team management, aimed at fostering a positive fitness culture and driving sales success. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and experience in sales, ready to inspire both clients and staff.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee discounts and perks

In-house training and ongoing support

Potential for Growth and Management

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of sales experience required.
• Confident communicator with flexible coaching styles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of personal trainers and foster a high-energy culture.
• Drive Personal Training sales and elevate the PT experience.
• Design tailored workouts for clients.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Coaching

Education

Current National Certification (NASM, ACE, ISSA)

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Head Personal Trainer who’s passionate about fitness, driven by results, and thrives in a leadership role. This is your chance to make an impact—not just in how we run our PT program, but in the lives of the members you and your team support every day.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys coaching both clients and staff, loves building a strong fitness culture, and knows how to lead with both hustle and heart.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Employee discounts and perks
• Depending on client needs, we will support your scheduling preferences
• Fitness-minded workplace culture
• In-house training and on-going support to enhance your skills and knowledge
• Potential for Growth and Management
• Benefits - Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead & Inspire: Manage a team of personal trainers and foster a high-energy, team-first culture.
• Drive Results: Take charge of all Personal Training sales in the club—your leadership will fuel our success.
• Grow the Program: Partner with club management to elevate the PT experience, from systems to service.
• Train When It Counts: Lead by example through one-on-one sessions when needed.
• Assess & Strategize: Meet with new and current members to understand their goals, build custom fitness plans, and help them crush their targets.
• Be a Guide: Help new members feel at home by walking them through our onboarding process and helping them map out their fitness journey.
• Program with Purpose: Design workouts that challenge and motivate—tailored to the unique needs of each client.

What We’re Looking For

• Current National Certification (NASM, ACE, ISSA, or other NCCA-accredited certs)
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Confident communicator with flexible coaching styles to meet members where they are
• 2-5 Years of Sales Experience

Why Join Gold’s Gym?

When you join the Gold’s Gym team, you become part of a legacy—and a future that’s focused on empowering people of all fitness levels. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who love what they do, supported by leadership that wants to see you grow, and inspired by members who show up to improve themselves every day.

We celebrate diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or veteran status.

Ready to Lead the Charge?

If you're looking to take the next big step in your fitness career—and you're ready to motivate and lead others along the way—we’d love to meet you.

Apply now and let's build something strong together.