Director of Training Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Director of Training roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, organizational development, or a related field. Employers in corporate learning, healthcare, and tech sponsor this title regularly, and the role's strategic scope supports strong LCA prevailing-wage documentation.
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- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Bonus based on performance
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Personal Training Director in Training is a leadership-development position responsible for learning and executing the full scope of the Personal Training Director role while continuing to personally service Personal Training clients. This position supports the Personal Training Director in leading the department at an assigned club location — developing trainers, driving revenue and enrollment performance, and delivering an exceptional member experience — while building the leadership, business, and operational capabilities required to advance to Personal Training Director. The Personal Training Director in Training is accountable both for personal client results and production and for supporting the overall performance of the department.
Scope of Authority
The Personal Training Director in Training operates under the direction of the Personal Training Director and is expected to take ownership of assigned areas of the department while developing toward full Director responsibility. This position may act on behalf of the Personal Training Director for day-to-day operational matters as expressly delegated, but does not hold independent authority over staffing, compensation, discipline, or budget decisions.
Span of Control & Organizational Relationship
This position supports the Personal Training department at the assigned club location and provides leadership support for, or works alongside, the following positions:
- Elite Trainer
- Master Trainer
- Personal Trainer
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following are essential functions of this position. Essential functions are the fundamental duties of the position that the Company considers necessary to the role, performed with or without reasonable accommodation. This list is representative and not exhaustive.
Leadership Development & Team Support
- Learn and execute the full scope of the Personal Training Director role under the direction of the Personal Training Director.
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, and development of Personal Trainers at the assigned location.
- Assist in conducting team meetings and Trainer 1:1 meetings, providing direction, motivation, and guidance toward individual and Company goals.
- Coach Personal Trainers on session delivery, program design, client communication, and Company service standards.
- Complete all assigned leadership development coursework and Director readiness requirements within Company-established timeframes.
- Model Company standards and Core Values on the training floor at all times.
Personal Production & Client Delivery
- Personally service qualifying Personal Training sessions and maintain an active personal client base.
- Deliver professional, results-driven Personal Training sessions consistent with Company programming standards.
- Conduct CrunchONE Kickoff sessions and convert qualifying sessions into Fixed Recurring Personal Training agreements.
- Maintain personal client retention, client lifespan, and enrollment performance against Company targets.
Business & Revenue Support
- Support achievement of the department’s monthly, quarterly, and annual Personal Training revenue objectives.
- Support achievement of CrunchONE Kickoff attachment, completion, and conversion targets at the location.
- Support local marketing initiatives, member engagement events, and Company-approved social media content.
- Drive retail and supplementation sales performance (e.g., dotFIT, PES/PE Science, or other Company-approved retail programs).
Client Experience & Retention
- Ensure clients receive proper documentation, including client folders and accurately logged program and meal-plan records, in accordance with Company standards.
- Ensure clients receive scheduled monthly results reviews and ongoing accountability consistent with Company standards.
- Use Company dashboards and reporting tools to identify and re-engage at-risk clients.
Compliance, Systems & Records
- Accurately record all hours worked, sessions, and events in Workday and Company-designated systems.
- Maintain all required certifications and qualifications, including current CPR and AED certification and applicable NASM or other Company-approved certifications, and keep credentials current in Company systems (e.g., ClubConnect).
- Complete all required onboarding and ongoing coursework through Company-designated platforms (e.g., MindTickle, ClubConnect).
- Follow Company policy on client payment types, billing practices, and collections, and promptly report suspected falsification of records, theft, or other loss-prevention concerns.
- Support and maintain Company cleanliness and facility standards within Personal Training areas.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Company based on business needs.
Core Competencies
Success in this position depends on the following core competencies, in addition to the essential duties described above:
- Coachability & Learning Agility — actively seeks feedback and rapidly applies it to improve performance.
- Coaching Excellence — delivers and models professional, results-driven Personal Training.
- Emerging Leadership — begins to influence, motivate, and develop peers ahead of formal authority.
- Business Acumen — develops an understanding of the department’s revenue and margin drivers.
- Client Focus — builds trust with members and drives long-term client results, retention, and lifespan.
- Accountability & Follow-Through — owns personal results and closes the loop on commitments without prompting.
Experience & Qualifications
- Prior experience delivering Personal Training or comparable coaching services preferred.
- Demonstrated success building and retaining a personal client base preferred.
- Interest in and commitment to advancing into a Personal Training Director role.
Education & Certification
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Current nationally accredited Personal Training certification required (NASM or other certification on the Crunch Fitness Certification Approval List).
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification required.
- ClubConnect education requirements completed as established by the Company.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to move throughout club floors and rooms; review, revise, and create club-related paperwork; and communicate effectively with employees, members, and the public.
- Regularly required to demonstrate, instruct, and physically participate in proper physical fitness activities, techniques, and procedures while personally servicing Personal Training sessions.
- Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and remain on the training floor for extended periods.
Travel Requirements
This position is based at a single assigned club location. Occasional travel is required for Company meetings, training, and events as business needs require.
Work Schedule
This is a non-exempt, hourly position. Scheduling is set in advance by the Personal Training Director based on member demand and the operational needs of the location, and typically includes evenings and weekends. All hours worked must be accurately recorded, and all required meal and rest periods must be taken.
Benefits:
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Bonus based on performance
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Personal Training Director in Training is a leadership-development position responsible for learning and executing the full scope of the Personal Training Director role while continuing to personally service Personal Training clients. This position supports the Personal Training Director in leading the department at an assigned club location — developing trainers, driving revenue and enrollment performance, and delivering an exceptional member experience — while building the leadership, business, and operational capabilities required to advance to Personal Training Director. The Personal Training Director in Training is accountable both for personal client results and production and for supporting the overall performance of the department.
Scope of Authority
The Personal Training Director in Training operates under the direction of the Personal Training Director and is expected to take ownership of assigned areas of the department while developing toward full Director responsibility. This position may act on behalf of the Personal Training Director for day-to-day operational matters as expressly delegated, but does not hold independent authority over staffing, compensation, discipline, or budget decisions.
Span of Control & Organizational Relationship
This position supports the Personal Training department at the assigned club location and provides leadership support for, or works alongside, the following positions:
- Elite Trainer
- Master Trainer
- Personal Trainer
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following are essential functions of this position. Essential functions are the fundamental duties of the position that the Company considers necessary to the role, performed with or without reasonable accommodation. This list is representative and not exhaustive.
Leadership Development & Team Support
- Learn and execute the full scope of the Personal Training Director role under the direction of the Personal Training Director.
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, and development of Personal Trainers at the assigned location.
- Assist in conducting team meetings and Trainer 1:1 meetings, providing direction, motivation, and guidance toward individual and Company goals.
- Coach Personal Trainers on session delivery, program design, client communication, and Company service standards.
- Complete all assigned leadership development coursework and Director readiness requirements within Company-established timeframes.
- Model Company standards and Core Values on the training floor at all times.
Personal Production & Client Delivery
- Personally service qualifying Personal Training sessions and maintain an active personal client base.
- Deliver professional, results-driven Personal Training sessions consistent with Company programming standards.
- Conduct CrunchONE Kickoff sessions and convert qualifying sessions into Fixed Recurring Personal Training agreements.
- Maintain personal client retention, client lifespan, and enrollment performance against Company targets.
Business & Revenue Support
- Support achievement of the department’s monthly, quarterly, and annual Personal Training revenue objectives.
- Support achievement of CrunchONE Kickoff attachment, completion, and conversion targets at the location.
- Support local marketing initiatives, member engagement events, and Company-approved social media content.
- Drive retail and supplementation sales performance (e.g., dotFIT, PES/PE Science, or other Company-approved retail programs).
Client Experience & Retention
- Ensure clients receive proper documentation, including client folders and accurately logged program and meal-plan records, in accordance with Company standards.
- Ensure clients receive scheduled monthly results reviews and ongoing accountability consistent with Company standards.
- Use Company dashboards and reporting tools to identify and re-engage at-risk clients.
Compliance, Systems & Records
- Accurately record all hours worked, sessions, and events in Workday and Company-designated systems.
- Maintain all required certifications and qualifications, including current CPR and AED certification and applicable NASM or other Company-approved certifications, and keep credentials current in Company systems (e.g., ClubConnect).
- Complete all required onboarding and ongoing coursework through Company-designated platforms (e.g., MindTickle, ClubConnect).
- Follow Company policy on client payment types, billing practices, and collections, and promptly report suspected falsification of records, theft, or other loss-prevention concerns.
- Support and maintain Company cleanliness and facility standards within Personal Training areas.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Company based on business needs.
Core Competencies
Success in this position depends on the following core competencies, in addition to the essential duties described above:
- Coachability & Learning Agility — actively seeks feedback and rapidly applies it to improve performance.
- Coaching Excellence — delivers and models professional, results-driven Personal Training.
- Emerging Leadership — begins to influence, motivate, and develop peers ahead of formal authority.
- Business Acumen — develops an understanding of the department’s revenue and margin drivers.
- Client Focus — builds trust with members and drives long-term client results, retention, and lifespan.
- Accountability & Follow-Through — owns personal results and closes the loop on commitments without prompting.
Experience & Qualifications
- Prior experience delivering Personal Training or comparable coaching services preferred.
- Demonstrated success building and retaining a personal client base preferred.
- Interest in and commitment to advancing into a Personal Training Director role.
Education & Certification
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Current nationally accredited Personal Training certification required (NASM or other certification on the Crunch Fitness Certification Approval List).
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification required.
- ClubConnect education requirements completed as established by the Company.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to move throughout club floors and rooms; review, revise, and create club-related paperwork; and communicate effectively with employees, members, and the public.
- Regularly required to demonstrate, instruct, and physically participate in proper physical fitness activities, techniques, and procedures while personally servicing Personal Training sessions.
- Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and remain on the training floor for extended periods.
Travel Requirements
This position is based at a single assigned club location. Occasional travel is required for Company meetings, training, and events as business needs require.
Work Schedule
This is a non-exempt, hourly position. Scheduling is set in advance by the Personal Training Director based on member demand and the operational needs of the location, and typically includes evenings and weekends. All hours worked must be accurately recorded, and all required meal and rest periods must be taken.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Director of Training Jobs
Align your degree to instructional design
H-1B eligibility hinges on a direct link between your degree field and the role. A title like Director of Training won't self-certify. Frame your credentials around instructional design, organizational development, or adult learning to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
Search LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who've already certified Labor Condition Applications for training and learning development roles. This shows active sponsorship history, not just a willingness to consider it, so you're targeting the right companies from the start.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before entering salary discussions so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Target employers with PERM infrastructure
Corporate universities, hospital systems, and large tech firms have HR teams experienced with PERM labor certification for green card paths. Director-level training roles in these sectors are more likely to have the internal infrastructure to support multi-year sponsorship beyond initial H-1B status.
Document your scope to clear specialty occupation RFEs
USCIS scrutinizes management titles for specialty occupation eligibility. Your offer letter and support letter should detail curriculum design responsibilities, learning technology oversight, and degree-dependent decision-making, not just team leadership, to preempt a Request for Evidence.
Time your application around cap-exempt employers
If H-1B lottery timing creates a gap, universities and nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt and can file year-round. Director of Training roles at these institutions often carry equivalent scope and can bridge you to a cap-subject employer in a later cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Training role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, but the qualifying factor is the degree requirement, not the title. The employer must demonstrate that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as instructional design, human resource development, or organizational behavior. Generic management framing without a field-specific degree requirement won't satisfy USCIS specialty occupation criteria.
Which visa types realistically cover a Director of Training position?
H-1B is the most common path for employer-sponsored candidates. Australian nationals can apply for an E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under TN visa if the role maps to an eligible USMCA profession. Each requires the employer to certify a Labor Condition Application with DOL before filing.
What degree does an employer typically require for Director of Training roles?
Most job postings require a bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, organizational development, human resources, or a closely related field. Some employers accept equivalent combinations of education and experience, but for H-1B purposes the degree field must be directly related to the role's core duties, not just any bachelor's degree.
How do I find employers who sponsor Director of Training roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for training and learning development titles, so you can focus your search on companies that have already filed for similar roles rather than guessing from job descriptions.
Can a Director of Training role support a green card through the EB-2 or EB-3 category?
Yes. Director of Training roles can qualify under EB-2 if the position requires an advanced degree or if you can demonstrate exceptional ability in the field. EB-3 applies if the role requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience. Both paths typically require the employer to complete PERM labor certification with DOL before USCIS can adjudicate the immigrant petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Director of Training jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.