Personal Trainer
About this role
Benefits:
- Free gym membership
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
Join one of the fastest-growing fitness brands in the United States—Crunch Fitness!
At Crunch, we’re more than a gym—we’re a community built on energy, inclusivity, and results. We offer real opportunities for career growth, hands-on leadership training, and strong earning potential in a fast-paced, rewarding industry.
Our culture is rooted in diversity, acceptance, empowerment, and fun. We’re looking for passionate, charismatic individuals who bring positivity, motivation, and a commitment to helping others succeed. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love connecting with people, we’d love to have you on our team.
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:
- Actively generate leads through in-gym interactions, community outreach, social media, and referrals.
- Conduct Kick-Off 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.
- Meet or exceed monthly sales and retention targets set by management.
- 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.
- 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 premium client experience.
Above description may be subject to change or alteration at any time.
Qualifications and Skills
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- CPR & AED Certifications
- Nationally Recognized Personal Training Certification (NASM, ACE, NSCA, etc.)
- Strong track record of success in personal training and client results.
- Sales experience or proven ability to close leads and build relationships
- Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
- Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field (preferred)
- Experience with nutrition coaching or additional certifications (e.g., corrective exercise, strength and conditioning, group fitness).
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to adjust and operate all club equipment.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and engage in physical activity, including lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing/walking.
Certifications (One or more of the following)
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
- ACE Personal Trainer Certification
- The Cooper Institute Personal Trainer Certification
- IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, or Performance Enhancement Specialist
- NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
- NFPT Personal Trainer Certification
- NSCA Certified Personal Trainer or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Company at a glance
Crunch is a health club chain that leads the industry in fusing fitness and entertainment. Since opening our doors in 1989, our mission has been to make working out a good time. Today, we are renowned for creating one-of-a-kind group fitness classes and unique programming for our wildly diverse members. With this much going on, Crunch is more than a gym. It's a fitness community for all types of people, with all types of goals, exercising all different ways; working it out at the same place together.
Founded1989
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryWellness and Fitness Services
Location
Salisbury, North Carolina, United States
Websitecrunch.com
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Top Benefits
- Free gym membership
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
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