Early Morning Personal Trainer

Overview

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.

Benefits

• Discounts on Certifications
• Commission & Bonus Structure
• Free Gold's Gym Membership to our locations
• 20% Employee Discount on clothing and products
• 401k
• Growth Opportunities Across Our Expanding Gold's Gym Network

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT PROVIDED

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

Gold's Gym complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources- Donavann@goldsgymnc-sc.com

Gold's Gym is growing and looking for new team members to help us redefine strength. We'll challenge your skills, talents and abilities and reward your every success.