Personal Trainer

24 Hour Fitness

Santa Cruz (CA)

On-site

USD 23,419 - 26,174

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary gym membership
Medical/Dental/Vision benefits for 201

Job summary

24 Hour Fitness in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Fitness Coach to deliver premium personal and small group training, helping members achieve goals and attract new clients. You will design programs, demonstrate techniques, and drive engagement across sessions.

The role requires at least 1 year as a personal trainer or fitness coach, with CPR/AED certification and a high school diploma as minimum. This on-site position includes a generous benefits package and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

  • Require knowledge of physical fitness principles and proper exercise technique.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for client interaction.
  • Ability to adjust and operate fitness equipment.
  • Experience designing holistic fitness programs is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver comprehensive fitness programs for clients based on goals.
  • Coach clients on proper exercise techniques and safe progressions.
  • Schedule personal training sessions and track client progress.
  • Assist in member onboarding and provide professional fitness recommendations.

Skills

Fitness knowledge
Communication skills
Equipment operation
Workout design

Education

High School Diploma or GED
CPR & AED certifications
Certification through national associations
Related degree preferred

Job description

FULL-TIME Part-time
LOCATION

1261 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz CA 95062

Job Summary

The Fitness Coach represents 24 Hour Fitness to members and clients by delivering a positive fitness experience and quality personal and small group training sessions leading to member retention and client acquisition. The Fitness Coach leverages experience and specialized education to deliver premium programming and consultation for clients in person.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Service and Train Clients
  • Design and deliver comprehensive fitness programs based on clients' goals that include appropriate exercise selections, programs that include varied fitness offerings, general nutrition guidelines and teaching a fitness lifestyle.
  • Inform clients of 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 track progress.
  • Demonstrate safe and proper exercise techniques to clients.
  • Arrive on time, prepared and enthusiastic while being attentive for every training appointment and or group session.
  • Meet minimum productivity expectations servicing clients and group sessions.
  • Increase member group training sessions and attendance through strong teaching skills and ability to connect with and motivate others with a wide variety of fitness levels.
Service Members and Administration
  • Assist in member service activities such as fitness seminars, training days, and deliver a positive fitness experience to members and guests through complimentary fitness assessments.
  • Build and generate a strong fitness business through new client acquisition and retention.
  • Effective onboarding of new members and clients by providing professional recommendations to help acclimate to a fitness lifestyle.
  • Coach members on proper use of equipment and exercise techniques.
  • Start and finish sessions as scheduled.
  • Handle member concerns or direct to appropriate club management.
  • Deliver on the Service Promise of Clean, Friendly and Well-Maintained Club by racking weights, team cleans and assisting with maintaining a clean and organized club.
  • Create, maintain, and regularly update progress for each personal training client, following company guidelines.
  • Schedule personal training sessions, other appointments and administration of time four weeks in advance using company systems.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the General Manager and will interact with all levels of club staff.

Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Understand principles of physical fitness and proper exercise technique.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to adjust and operate fitness equipment.
  • Ability to perform a variety of exercise routines.
  • Demonstrate excellent customer services skills.
Minimum Educational Level/Certifications
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator Certifications (AED) received through in person training required.
  • Degree in a related field or current certification through at least one nationally accredited industry associations.
  • Specialized fitness credentials preferred or equivalent work experience or education in specialized function.
Minimum Work Experience And Qualifications
  • 1+ years of experience as a Personal Trainer or Fitness Coach.
  • Holistic fitness program design and consultation experience preferred, but not required.
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Physical effort required for daily duties include lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, jumping, kicking, and prolonged standing and walking.
Working Environment
  • While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • The noise level in the environment is occasionally loud.
  • Extended workdays are a frequent occurrence, as are weekends and holidays as needed to support the business.
DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to describe the general job functions and requirements for this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the qualifications, responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 24 Hour Fitness reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

Benefits Summary

24 Hour Fitness offers benefit programs designed to meet the diverse needs of all team members, including health coverage, as well as Company paid benefits that are automatically provided at no cost, such as group life and accident insurance. There are eligibility requirements for each plan based on your position, hire and/or service date and your average hours worked. Benefit eligible team members may also accrue vacation hours. All 24 Hour Team members, and their eligible dependents, receive a complimentary membership.

Compensation Summary
  • All Employees: Free Club Membership, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Live and AD&D Insurance ($10,000), and 401k Savings and Investment Plan.
  • Average of 30 hours or more per week: Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits, Paid Time Off, and Sickness Benefits (in addition to the above).
  • Actual offer may vary from posted hiring range based on location, work experience, and/or education.

Pay Range: $16.90 - $16.90

FUNCTIONAL GROUP

Fitness

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