Personal Trainer

Gold's Gyms Of The Carolinas; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free education and credits towards CECs

Discounts on certifications

Paid floor hours

Free Gold's Gym membership

401(k)

Job summary

Gold's Gyms Of The Carolinas in Asheville, NC is looking for a Certified Personal Trainer who can provide individualized coaching, engage actively with gym members, and deliver results-driven training sessions. This role requires a nationally recognized personal training certification and experience in managing a training book.

The ideal candidate is committed to client success, maintains a professional appearance, and is enthusiastic about their career in fitness. Benefits include free certifications, medical benefits, and multiple income streams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of coaching experience and ability to manage client books.
• Professional appearance and strong communication skills.
• Physically able to demonstrate exercises and be active on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Coach 1-on-1 personal training sessions.
• Program smart, safe, results-driven workouts.
• Educate clients on movements, recovery, and nutrition.
• Build strong relationships that drive retention and referrals.
• Deliver high-quality, individualized training sessions.
• Engage members actively on the gym floor during shifts.
• Track measurable client progress regularly.

Skills

Coaching

Client Relationship Building

Sales Skills

Education

Nationally recognized personal training certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Position

Certified Personal Trainer

Why Gold's

You'll have access to: a large diverse membership base; a respected global brand; a team environment of serious professionals; real career growth for those who earn it.

What This Role Really Entails

• Your ability to coach, not count reps
• Your ability to build relationships, not just programs
• Your willingness to work the floor and earn clients
• Your consistency, professionalism, and personal standards
• If you care about being mentored
• We don't hand out full schedules; we provide the platform – you build the business.

This Job Is Results-Based

Your performance will be measured by: client retention, client results, session volume, professional conduct, member engagement on the floor. If you are uncomfortable being measured by outcomes, this role will not be a fit.

Responsibilities

• Coach 1-on-1 personal training sessions
• Program smart, safe, results-driven workouts
• Educate clients on movements, recovery, and basic nutrition
• Build strong relationships that drive retention and referrals
• Deliver high-quality, individualized training sessions
• Actively engage members on the gym floor daily
• Convert fitness assessments into long-term clients
• Track measurable client progress (strength, body composition, performance)
• Maintain a clean, organized, professional training space
• Uphold Gold's Gym brand standards in appearance and conduct
• Communicate clearly, follow up consistently, and show up on time – every time

What Sets Our Top Trainers Apart

• Approach training as a career, not a fallback
• Are comfortable discussing pricing and packages
• Follow up with leads relentlessly and professionally
• Continue their education without being told
• Care deeply about client success – and it shows
• Carry themselves like professionals inside and outside the gym

This Is NOT The Job for You If

• You sit on your phone between sessions
• You wait for clients to come to you
• You think certification = competence
• You avoid sales conversations
• You cancel sessions frequently
• You're not training yourself consistently
• You struggle with punctuality or professionalism
• You view this as a temporary side gig

Requirements

• Nationally recognized personal training certification (NASM, ACSM, ACE, NPTI, ISSA, NSCA, etc.)
• CPR/AED certification (current)
• Minimum 1 year of coaching experience and experience growing and managing your books
• Ability to work evenings, and/or weekends
• Professional appearance and communication skills
• Physically able to demonstrate exercises and be active on the floor

Benefits

• Free education and credits towards CECs
• Discounts on certifications
• Multiple commission and bonus streams to increase income outside of training
• Paid floor hours to get your books stacked
• Free Gold's Gym membership to our locations
• 20% employee discount on clothing and products
• Medical benefits
• 401(k)