Assistant Personal Training Manager, Nashville

Company Description

WHO WE ARE

Equinox is a category of one, setting the global standard for luxury health, wellness, and hospitality. Our spaces are intentionally elevated, our standards uncompromising, and our expectations high. We attract people who take pride in excellence, care deeply about quality, and want to be part of something that feels different the moment you walk through the door.


We are builders, operators, and innovators who believe great environments and meaningful human connection change lives. Diversity, belonging, and ownership aren’t slogans here, they’re how we work. At Equinox, colleagues don’t just support the business; they shape the future of wellness. Because for us, it’s not fitness. It’s life.

WHAT WE DO

We create premium, immersive experiences where performance, hospitality, design, and human connection converge—and every detail matters. This is not a traditional fitness environment. It is a place where high standards, accountability, and pride in craft define the work.


Fueled by an entrepreneurial mindset, we trust our people with real responsibility and real impact. Growth is earned through action, learning is hands‑on, and careers are built by those who want to operate at the highest level. At Equinox, we don’t just offer opportunities—we offer long‑term pathways for people who want to do meaningful work in an environment that expects more and delivers more.

Job Description

Overview:

The Assistant Personal Training Manager is a leader of operational excellence at the club and upholds the quality of the Equinox experience inclusive of education, programming, and coach development for the PT Department, reporting to the Personal Training Manager. Assistant Personal Training Managers should be goal-oriented, results driven, eager to interact with members, and excited to develop and manage a team of high performing talent while helping to drive the business.

Business Leadership:

• Pipeline management includes Equifit (complimentary assessments) & complimentary training session conversion & follow-ups through phone calls and emails documented in our (CRM) system.
• Collaborate with Membership Advisors to provide a clear understanding of the PT value proposition and PT Sales takeovers.
• Perform session audits on both complimentary and paid services and provide timely and constructive feedback
• Support cohesive relationships with Operations by participating in the weekly PT/GM meeting.
• Forge meaningful relationships with key club leaders and identify partnership opportunities to support any key PT initiatives
• Assist with business performance by supporting the monthly action plan

• Hold the team accountable for branded, quality member interactions i.e. Fitness Specialist Hours, Special Events etc.
• Collaborate with Personal Training Manager to craft and execute a meaningful monthly trainers’ forum (meeting)
• Champion Personal Training service standards by engaging with members to seek feedback and identify areas of opportunity to course correct or establish best practices on delivering a category of one member experience

Operational Management:

• Maintain PT presentation standards including Bio Boards, Nametags and Uniforms
• Participate in Performance Management of Coaches in partnership with the PTM, Club Management and People and Culture team
• Oversee Equifit administration and communications in all stages of the Equifit process
• Support new Coach onboarding, administration and logistics
• Demonstrate a sharp business acumen, identifying trends and insights to increase profitability
• Support all operational SOPs including administrative duties associated with client outreach and staff accountabilities
• Participate in the pursuit and maintenance of team headcount target through active retention of current coaches and recruitment of prospective coaches

Employee Development:

• Lead employees through the coach levels via education and promotion process.
• Skill development of the fitness assessments, Complimentary PT sessions, and results review conversations through coaching, clearance, and feedback
• Ensure compliance and delivery of programming through regular program design reviews with each team member.
• Teach coaches Equifit/CPT closing using Sales Training techniques
• Deliver in club education to support the development needs of the training team and in alignment with EFTI direction i.e. in club workshops
• Lead the quality and developmental components of New Hire onboarding and session fundamentals
• Lead Ramper meetings with coaches to support successful business progression, programming and session delivery
• Ensure efficient and timely trainer coach promotions
• Identify, collaborate, and align on key talent to advance trainer careers
• Where applicable, Host/Participate in weekly Coach X team meetings to discuss upcoming result reviews, assessments, education, culture
  • Support Coach X candidate development process

Supporter of Team Culture:

• Participate in the recruitment & interviewing of prospective coaches
• Mentor and develop ramping Coaches
• Support and foster team commitment to ongoing education opportunities to ensure high standards and delivery of quality programming

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Current national certification, CPR/AED, First Aid. Exercise Science or Sports Management Degree preferred.
• Proven ability to drive revenue, including sales skills with specific focus of attracting new clients and retention.
• Desire to grow into a future PT leader, with an interest and passion for developing the PT business
• Proven ability to hire and develop staff through creating accountability and purpose driven goals
• Collaborative leadership and strong desire to interact with members, clients and staff.
• Leadership experience in an educational, fitness or management setting (one year minimum preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management and prioritization skills.
• Enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable regarding the fitness industry.
• Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Additional Information

AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
• Complimentary Club membership
• Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.