Personal Trainer: Build Your Client Base & Boost Earnings

Crunch Fitness; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

401(k)

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

Crunch Fitness – JFF North America is seeking a passionate Personal Trainer to deliver expert sessions and grow a client base through outreach and retention strategies in North Charleston, SC.

You will design personalized training programs, educate clients on technique and health, and stay current with fitness trends while collaborating with other trainers to provide a premium client experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• CPR & AED certifications required.
• Nationally recognized Personal Training certification preferred (NASM/ACE/NSCA).
• Strong track record of success in personal training and client results.
• Sales experience or proven ability to close leads and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Actively generate leads through in-gym interactions, community outreach, social media, and referrals.
• Conduct Kick-Off Sessions as initial consultations and movement assessments.
• Convert leads into paying clients by delivering value and addressing objections.
• Meet or exceed monthly sales and retention targets.
• Create and update personalized training programs based on client needs.
• Educate clients on proper technique, recovery, and overall health.
• Track and communicate client progress for accountability and motivation.
• Maintain a clean, organized training environment and club.
• Stay updated on fitness trends and certifications.
• Collaborate with trainers and staff to deliver premium client experience.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Time management

Client relationships

Coaching skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

CPR & AED certifications

Nationally recognized PT certification (NASM/ACE/NSCA)

Job description

Benefits:

• Free gym membership
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Personal Trainer

Job Description & Performance Expectations

JOB DESCRIPTION
We're looking for a passionate, energetic, and certified Personal Trainer who is skilled in fitness but also thrives
on building a client base. In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering expert training sessions and proactively
growing your book of business through sales, outreach, and retention strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Sales & Client Acquisition
• Meet or exceed monthly sales and retention targets set by management
• Actively generate leads through in-gym interactions, community outreach, social media, and referrals
• Conduct Kickoff Sessions as the initial consultations and movement assessments with new members as part
of the sales process
• Convert leads into paying clients by delivering value, building rapport, and addressing objections
Client Service & Programming
• Create and update personalized training programs based on client needs
• Educate clients on proper technique, recovery, and overall health
• Track and communicate client progress to ensure accountability and motivation

Operations, Professionalism & Compliance
• Compliance with our uniform policy - crunch polo, black pants or shorts & crunch nametag
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional training environment and club
• Stay updated on fitness trends, certifications, and continuing education
• Collaborate with fellow trainers and staff to deliver a premium client experience

These duties and responsibilities may change at any time.