Personal Training Coach
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Anytime Fitness
Storm Lake, IA, US
Summary
Lead group and individual training sessions while designing tailored fitness programs for clients. Drive club growth by selling training packages, conducting member consultations, and managing client progress via Club-OS.
Job Description
PERSONAL TRAINING COACH
Anytime Fitness | Full Time & Part Time | Mornings · Evenings · Some Saturdays
Join a high-energy team where your hustle directly fuels your paycheck. Coach clients, grow the club, and build a career with real earning potential — no ceiling.
Unlimited Earning Potential
Your income grows as your client roster and the club grow — with no cap on what you can make.
- Base salary: $35,000–50,000/year based on experience
- Uncapped sales commissions paid on personal training packages sold
- Growth path: Top performers have a clear track to lead trainer and management roles
The more clients you bring in, the more members you retain, and the more the club thrives — the more you earn. Simple as that.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Fun, motivating team culture where everyone pushes each other
- A globally recognized brand with thousands of locations and real career stability
- True investment in your development — grow your certifications and advance your career
What You’ll Do
- Lead group training sessions (4+ members) with energy and purpose
- Design and deliver individualized 1:1 programs tailored to each client
- Run fitness evaluations and consultations for every new member
- Prescribe and sell personal training packages — your sales skills = your earning power
- Follow up with prospects, gather referrals, and actively grow your client base
- Track client progress daily and keep records current in Club-OS
- Hit monthly sales, referral, and consultation targets — and get rewarded for it
- Promote the club on social media (Instagram, Facebook) to drive leads and culture
- Support membership sales and maintain a positive, welcoming club environment
- Ensure participant safety through proper technique and heart rate monitoring
- Attend staff meetings and ongoing educational sessions
What We’re Looking For
- Accredited PT certification (ACSM, ACE, NASM, NSCA, ISSA, or equivalent)
- Current CPR/AED certification
- 1+ year of experience coaching groups or personal training clients
- Strong communicator who genuinely loves motivating people of all fitness levels
- Solid understanding of physiology, exercise technique, and program design
- Comfortable with sales and driven to grow your book of business
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs and work in a gym environment
Bachelor’s degree in an exercise-related field preferred but not required. Tuition assistance available for NASM certification.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary + uncapped sales commissions
- Health benefits (HRA) for qualified employees
- Paid time off & holiday pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition assistance for NASM certification
- Uniforms provided, fitness casual dress code
- Free gym membership
- Internal growth and career development opportunities
Ready to Build Your Fitness Career?
If you’re passionate about fitness, love connecting with people, and want a role where your income reflects your effort — this is it. Serious inquiries only. Full-time opportunities available based on performance and location needs.
Anytime Fitness is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Anytime Fitness is the healthiest franchise opportunity on the planet. As the fastest-growing fitness franchise in the world, Anytime Fitness helps more than three million members in more than three thousand gyms around the globe get to a healthier place. Recently honored as the world’s “Top Global Franchise” by Entrepreneur magazine, Anytime Fitness offers entrepreneurs a convenient and affordable recurring-revenue business model. Franchisees enjoy the luxury of being their own boss, and are given the resources and support to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Anytime Fitness is the perfect fit for entrepreneurs seeking the opportunity to run a business that has the potential to make a profound difference in people’s lives.
Entrepreneur Magazine
• Top 500 Franchises — 1st
• Top Fitness Franchises — 1st
• Fastest Growing Franchises — 10th
• Top Global Franchises — 10th
• Top Franchise for Military Veterans — 4th
Forbes
• America's Most Promising Companies — 14th
• Top 20 Franchises for the Buck — 18th
• #9 Best Franchises in America
USA Today
• Top 50 Franchises for Minorities
• Top 50 Franchises for Veterans
CNN Money
• Top 10 Great Franchise Bets
Franchise Times Magazine
• #6 Fast and Serious List
Club Business International | Magazine
• Fastest-Growing Fitness Club in the World
• #1 Fitness Franchise in the World
• #4 Number of Members
• #2 Revenues
Star Tribune
• Top Workplaces | 2011, 2012, 2013
Minnesota Business Magazine
• Best Large Company to Work | 2012, 2013, 2014
G.I. Jobs
• Top Military Friendly Franchise | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014
National Minority Franchising Initiative
• Top 50 Franchises for Minorities | 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014
IHRSA - International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association
• Fastest Growing Fitness Club in the World
WorldFranchising.com
• Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics
FranchiseChatter.com
• #1 Best Franchise Business Model
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Woodbury, Minnesota
Anytime Fitness is the healthiest franchise opportunity on the planet. As the fastest-growing fitness franchise in the world, Anytime Fitness helps more than three million members in more than three thousand gyms around the globe get to a healthier place. Recently honored as the world’s “Top Global Franchise” by Entrepreneur magazine, Anytime Fitness offers entrepreneurs a convenient and affordable recurring-revenue business model. Franchisees enjoy the luxury of being their own boss, and are given the resources and support to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Anytime Fitness is the perfect fit for entrepreneurs seeking the opportunity to run a business that has the potential to make a profound difference in people’s lives.
Entrepreneur Magazine
• Top 500 Franchises — 1st
• Top Fitness Franchises — 1st
• Fastest Growing Franchises — 10th
• Top Global Franchises — 10th
• Top Franchise for Military Veterans — 4th
Forbes
• America's Most Promising Companies — 14th
• Top 20 Franchises for the Buck — 18th
• #9 Best Franchises in America
USA Today
• Top 50 Franchises for Minorities
• Top 50 Franchises for Veterans
CNN Money
• Top 10 Great Franchise Bets
Franchise Times Magazine
• #6 Fast and Serious List
Club Business International | Magazine
• Fastest-Growing Fitness Club in the World
• #1 Fitness Franchise in the World
• #4 Number of Members
• #2 Revenues
Star Tribune
• Top Workplaces | 2011, 2012, 2013
Minnesota Business Magazine
• Best Large Company to Work | 2012, 2013, 2014
G.I. Jobs
• Top Military Friendly Franchise | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014
National Minority Franchising Initiative
• Top 50 Franchises for Minorities | 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014
IHRSA - International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association
• Fastest Growing Fitness Club in the World
WorldFranchising.com
• Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics
FranchiseChatter.com
• #1 Best Franchise Business Model
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Woodbury, Minnesota