Personal Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

NOT EVERY TRAINER IS BUILT FOR THIS.

Build a real coaching career at Recoup Personal Training.

Work with committed clients, grow alongside a high-performing team, and coach in an environment built for excellence.

Full-time personal trainer opportunity in Costa Mesa
$55,000–$90,000+ total annual compensation, plus performance-based bonuses

BUILT FOR COACHES WHO TAKE THEIR CRAFT SERIOUSLY.

Great coaching changes lives.

Not through hype.
Not through shortcuts.
Not through ego.

Through trust.
Consistency.
Leadership.
Expert guidance.

At Recoup, we’ve built a professional environment for coaches who care deeply about client outcomes, long-term relationships, and meaningful work.

This is a place to grow your craft, build your career, and do work that matters.

YOU’LL COACH PEOPLE WHO TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY

At Recoup, coaching is about more than workouts.

Our clients are professionals, business owners, parents, and high-performing individuals who value accountability, structure, and expert guidance.

They’re looking for trust.
Consistency.
Leadership.
Results.

If you care deeply about helping people transform, not just guiding them through a good workout, this is meaningful work.

WHY COACHES CHOOSE RECOUP

Meaningful Work
Coach committed clients who value accountability, guidance, and long-term transformation.

Professional Growth
Develop your coaching craft through mentorship, continuing education, and real leadership opportunities.

Structured Career
This is a full-time coaching opportunity with a structured 40-hour schedule and no split shifts.

High Standards
Join a team that values professionalism, accountability, and exceptional client care.

THE ROLE AT A GLANCE

Employment Type
Full-time

Schedule
40 hours/week
Structured schedule
No split shifts

Location
Costa Mesa, California

Compensation
$55,000–$90,000 total annual compensation + Performance-based bonuses included

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Complimentary gym membership
• Company apparel
• Fuel allowance after 90 days
• Growth opportunities within a growing company

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Deliver elite-level personal training and semi-private coaching sessions  
• Coach 4–6 clients per hour in a structured environment  
• Create exceptional client experiences that drive retention and results  
• Perform fitness and lifestyle assessments  
• Adapt exercises based on injuries, limitations, and goals  
• Build accountability, trust, and long-term client relationships  
• Maintain a clean, organized, high-touch training floor  

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF…

• Coaching is your profession, not your fallback
• You naturally build trust with clients
• You communicate clearly and confidently
• You take ownership without being asked
• You welcome feedback and continuous improvement
• You care deeply about professionalism
• You thrive in structured environments
• You want to build a long-term coaching career

QUALIFICATIONS

• Nationally recognized certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, etc.)  
• CPR/AED Certification  
• Minimum 1 year of personal training experience required  
• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or CSCS certification preferred  
• Semi-private training experience is a plus  

WE HIRE CAREFULLY

We are intentional and selective about who joins this team.

• interviews
• observation shifts
• hands-on coaching evaluations
• culture fit conversations

Because exceptional clients deserve exceptional coaches. And exceptional teams deserve exceptional teammates.

OUR CORE VALUES

Growth Mindset

• You’re coachable, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibility

• You take ownership, communicate proactively, and hold yourself to a high standard.

Resilience  

• You stay solution-focused, composed under pressure, and consistent in your professionalism and energy.

APPLY TO JOIN RECOUP

We’re looking for serious coaching professionals who want meaningful work, professional growth, and long-term impact. If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.