Personal Trainer

Crunch Fitness; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Membership

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Health Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Job summary

A popular fitness chain in Los Angeles is seeking a Personal Trainer to deliver engaging personal training sessions while assisting clients in reaching their fitness goals. You will be responsible for creating customized fitness programs, educating members on proper exercise techniques and ensuring a positive gym experience. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and certifications in fitness training, along with strong communication skills. Crunch values making fitness enjoyable in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fitness training and nutrition guidelines.
• Ability to inspire and motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals.
• Certification in CPR required; multiple fitness certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal training sessions and ensure a positive experience.
• Assist members with education on fitness programs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the gym facility.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Motivational skills

Knowledge of fitness programs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

dotFIT

ABC/Datatrak

Job description

Job Summary

As a brand ambassador, a Personal Trainer represents Crunch Franchise to members and clients by delivering a positive fitness experience and quality personal training sessions leading to member retention and client acquisition and retention.

Responsibilities

• Upholding the Crunch Franchise core values of T.R.A.I.N.: Timely, Ready, Attentive, Inspiring, Noble.
• Make reaching fitness goals achievable by assisting members and clients with education and guidance on comprehensive fitness programs including resistance and cardio‑respiratory training, general nutritional guidelines, and nutritional product recommendations.
• Meeting/exceeding minimum monthly company expectations including session service targets resulting in Personal Training revenue, supplement/nutritional product sales, and contributing to club success.
• Training exclusively for Crunch Franchise. As a Crunch Franchise team member, it is a violation of our conflict of interest policy to conduct personal training sessions or perform any person training‑related duties independently or at any company outside of Crunch Franchise. This includes working as an employee or independent contractor for another health club, personal training studio or private residence, or engaging in any other activities that represent a conflict of interest for Crunch Franchise.

Organizational Relationship

Reports to the Personal Training Manager, Assistant Personal Trainer if applicable, Franchise partner or General Manager depending on club and market. This position does not have any direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Service and Train Clients [70% of time]
  • Create an outstanding initial personal training experience for introductory package clients
  • Prepare and deliver comprehensive fitness programs based on clients’ goals that include appropriate exercise selection, nutritional programming and teaching a fitness lifestyle
  • Inform clients of the fitness tools available to assist them in achieving their goals
  • Set expectations and hold clients accountable to their comprehensive fitness programs through goal setting, follow up discussions, and tracking progress
  • Demonstrate safe and proper exercise technique to clients
• Service Members [20% of time]
  • Instruct members on proper use of club equipment and exercise techniques
  • Assist, at the club management’s request, in any member service activities (e.g., fitness seminars, boot camps, body fat tables, supplement/nutritional product demos etc.)
  • Understand all aspects and benefits of the CAMP CRUNCH Orientation and deliver a positive fitness experience to members and guests
  • Help with racking weights and assisting in maintaining a neat, organized and clean club
• Additional/Misc. [10% of time]
  • Design comprehensive fitness programs using company‑provided tools (dotFIT)
  • Schedule all personal training sessions, other appointments, and administration time using company systems (ABC/Datatrak)
  • Trainer Business Plan execution
  • Execute other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Certifications (One or more of the following certifications)

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Health Fitness Specialist
• American Council on Exercise (ACE)
  • Personal Trainer Certification
• The Cooper Institute
  • Personal Trainer Certification
• International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA)
  • Personal Trainer Certification
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
  • Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
• National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA)
  • Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
• National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
  • Personal Trainer Certification
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Strength and Conditional Specialist (CSCS)

Experience

Personal Training experience preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Physical effort required for daily duties include lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing and walking.
• While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Extended workdays are a frequent occurrence, as are weekends & holidays as needed to support the business.

Benefits

Crunch offers comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.

• Free Membership
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Health Benefits for Full‑Time Employees

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments. Our gyms are packed with the latest state‑of‑the‑art cardio and strength training equipment, weight room, full service locker rooms with showers, tanning booths, HydroMassage® bed, and an extensive schedule of Crunch’s signature classes including Zumba®, BodyWeb with TRX®, Yoga Body Sculpt, Belly Butt and Thighs Bootcamp, and more.

6723 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91405, USA