Director of Personal Training Club Studio - 2.7 Santa Monica, CA Job Details Full-time From $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Vision insurance Employee discount Gym membership Qualifications Health club experience Cardiac arrest emergency response Certified Personal Trainer CPR Certification Anatomy knowledge Program design Working with athletes Kinesiology Sales Customer service Team leadership Client rapport building In-person customer service Sports coaching class instruction Biomechanics ISSA Certified Personal Trainer Fitness sales ACE Certified Personal Trainer First Aid Certification Safety-focused fitness instruction Personalized workout plan creation Leading team collaboration initiatives AED operation Sales strategy Fitness customer service Sports nutrition Body mechanics NASM Certified Personal Trainer Liability insurance Gym experience Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking an energetic and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Personal Training, responsible for elevating our fitness offerings through expert program development, team leadership, and exceptional client service. This role combines a passion for health and fitness with strong business acumen to drive growth, foster a motivating environment, and ensure the delivery of personalized, results-driven training experiences. The ideal candidate will inspire both staff and clients, promote a culture of excellence, and uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism within our dynamic health club setting. Responsibilities Lead and manage the personal training department, setting clear goals and motivating trainers to achieve peak performance Develop innovative, personalized workout plans tailored to individual client needs, incorporating biomechanics, physiology, and body mechanics principles Oversee client onboarding processes, building strong rapport and ensuring exceptional customer service to foster long-term loyalty Conduct regular staff training sessions on coaching techniques, program design, nutrition guidance, manual handling, heavy lifting safety, and emergency procedures including CPR and AED operation Drive fitness sales by promoting personal training packages and membership programs while maintaining a focus on client satisfaction and retention Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations by implementing proper first aid procedures, liability insurance protocols, and adherence to industry standards Monitor industry trends in sports coaching, fitness industry best practices, and new program development to keep offerings innovative and engaging Requirements Proven experience in sports coaching with a strong background in biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, and body mechanics Extensive personal training experience within a health club or gym environment with demonstrated success in program design and client coaching Certification in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), AED (Automated External Defibrillator) operation, first aid, and liability insurance coverage required Knowledge of nutrition principles relevant to fitness clients and the ability to incorporate them into personalized plans Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and motivate diverse populations Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams of personal trainers or fitness coaches Familiarity with fitness sales strategies and customer service excellence in a gym or health club setting Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while demonstrating proper manual handling techniques during training sessions Experience teaching physical education or coaching in sports settings is highly desirable Want to join a growing, successful company where your talents, initiative and integrity will be rewarded? Then you've come to the right place! Fitness International, LLC, is one of the largest and fastest growing club chains in the fitness industry. Not only is it a great place to workout, it's also a great place to work! We offer competitive pay, benefits and complimentary membership privileges. Plus, you could find yourself working beside some of the top professionals in the industry. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, and/or any other protected basis or characteristic (or combination thereof) under applicable law. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon a review of the applicant's criminal history. Hourly rates of pay will always equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Actual hourly rates, salaries, and net commissions will vary based on position, location, experience, performance, and qualifications. In California, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance For Employers, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable law. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon review of the applicant's criminal history. Under the California Child Day Care Facilities Act (Health & Safety Code § 1596.70 et seq.), the Company is required to obtain a criminal record clearance before the individual is permitted in the facility. Further, the material job duties entail providing nonmedical care to children as part of the employer-sponsored childcare service, providing services to and interact with minors as young as 13 years of age, having access to and working in locker rooms where minors may be present, and/or obtaining and processing sensitive and confidential financial and personal information.

Pay:

From $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Gym membership Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person