Entry Level Personal Trainer Jobs
New grad personal trainer jobs open the door for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a recognized certification and hands-on internship or practicum work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Sports & Recreation, with employers like Crunch Fitness, Riverview, LLP, and Equinox hiring at this level now.
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Position Summary
Personal Trainers are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships. They provide a positive member experience that is educational, supporting, and upholds the integrity of the Life Time Brand.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive client programs that drive client goal achievement and retention
- Monitors and instructs clients during personal training sessions on the safe and effective use of cardiovascular, flexibility and strength training equipment
- Reads, watches, and engages in all required training's associated with the role
- Conducts fitness consultations for new clients including pre-participation screening, Medical History, Lifestyle questionnaire, and goal setting to assess and recommend personal training programs
- Provides fitness floor assistance to all members to ensure safety, provide education, and motivate members
- Fulfills member service requirements such as fitness assessments and equipment operations, service desk duties and fitness equipment cleaning
- Promotes and sells personal training programs and services
- Completes all administrative requirements associated with each client’s fitness plan
- Remains current on certifications and new trends in the industry
- Ensures all members feel competent, confident, and connected by providing superior customer service through complimentary and based services/programming
- Documents all aspects of client programming
- Remains current on credentials and continuing education to advance throughout the levels program
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of personal training experience
- Certified personal Trainer
- CPR and AED Certified
- Knowledge of fitness, cardiovascular training, nutrition and program design
- Ability to perform an aerobic activity for the duration of a class and be able to bend, stand, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field
Pay
This position will be paid commissions between 10% and 60% depending on the product and the Team Member's productivity. The weekly minimum pay for the position will be at least applicable minimum wage for each hour worked.
Benefits
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
- A fully subsidized membership
- Discounts on Life Time products and services
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
- Training and professional development
- Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
- Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
Position Summary
Personal Trainers are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships. They provide a positive member experience that is educational, supporting, and upholds the integrity of the Life Time Brand.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive client programs that drive client goal achievement and retention
- Monitors and instructs clients during personal training sessions on the safe and effective use of cardiovascular, flexibility and strength training equipment
- Reads, watches, and engages in all required training's associated with the role
- Conducts fitness consultations for new clients including pre-participation screening, Medical History, Lifestyle questionnaire, and goal setting to assess and recommend personal training programs
- Provides fitness floor assistance to all members to ensure safety, provide education, and motivate members
- Fulfills member service requirements such as fitness assessments and equipment operations, service desk duties and fitness equipment cleaning
- Promotes and sells personal training programs and services
- Completes all administrative requirements associated with each client’s fitness plan
- Remains current on certifications and new trends in the industry
- Ensures all members feel competent, confident, and connected by providing superior customer service through complimentary and based services/programming
- Documents all aspects of client programming
- Remains current on credentials and continuing education to advance throughout the levels program
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of personal training experience
- Certified personal Trainer
- CPR and AED Certified
- Knowledge of fitness, cardiovascular training, nutrition and program design
- Ability to perform an aerobic activity for the duration of a class and be able to bend, stand, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field
Pay
This position will be paid commissions between 10% and 60% depending on the product and the Team Member's productivity. The weekly minimum pay for the position will be at least applicable minimum wage for each hour worked.
Benefits
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
- A fully subsidized membership
- Discounts on Life Time products and services
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
- Training and professional development
- Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
- Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
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Who's Hiring
- Crunch Fitness18
- Riverview, LLP15
- Equinox13
- Life Time11
- Novant Health9
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services220
- Education94
- Sports & Recreation42
- Agriculture & Farming15
- Non-Profit & Social Services9
Entry Level Personal Trainer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level personal trainer job?
Entry level personal trainer roles typically require a nationally recognized certification such as NASM, ACE, or ACSM, plus CPR and AED credentials. Employers at this level often prioritize hands-on experience from internships, college practica, or volunteer coaching over years on the job. A clear specialty, such as weight loss, athletic performance, or senior fitness, helps you stand out against other new applicants.
Which companies hire entry level personal trainers?
Companies hiring entry level personal trainers right now include Crunch Fitness, Riverview, LLP, and Equinox, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers commercial gym chains, boutique fitness studios, corporate wellness programs, and hospital-affiliated health centers, all of which routinely onboard candidates who are early in their careers.
Are there remote entry level personal trainer jobs?
Yes, though most personal trainer roles are still on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level personal trainer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve virtual one-on-one coaching, online program design, or hybrid wellness roles that blend in-person sessions with digital client check-ins.
Are these new grad personal trainer jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior personal trainer roles. A posting is considered new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or practicum hours in place of paid work history, or asks for a portfolio of client programming rather than a lengthy employment record.
Which industries hire the most entry level personal trainers?
Entry Level personal trainer roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Sports & Recreation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive the most entry level hiring because they maintain high client turnover, operate multiple locations, and regularly need certified staff who can be trained to meet their specific programming standards.