Personal Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Certified Personal Trainer

We are building a team of career fitness professionals who take pride in results, professionalism, and work ethic. If you're looking to "hang out, talk workouts, and see what happens," this is not your place. We're hiring career focused personal trainers who want consistent clients, real earning potential, and a long-term path in fitness. If you want to build a serious client base, change lives, and be held to elite standards - keep reading.

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.

Gold's Gym isn't a hobby gym, and this isn't a hobby job.

What This Role Really Entails

This is a performance-based coaching position inside one of the most recognized fitness brands in the world. Your success here will depend on:

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 comp, 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

Our most successful trainers:

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 bonuses 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
401k