About the role
Company Overview
LA Fitness is a dynamic and expanding health club chain with over 800 locations across the United States and Canada. Committed to promoting health, wellness, and fitness, we provide a vibrant environment where members and staff can thrive together.
Job Summary
We are seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join our team as a Personal Training Director In Training. This paid internship position offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain comprehensive knowledge of personal training operations, and prepare for a future role as a Personal Training Director. The ideal candidate is passionate about fitness, eager to learn, and ready to motivate others on their wellness journeys.
Duties
- Assist in the development and implementation of personalized workout plans tailored to individual client needs
- Support fitness staff in delivering motivational coaching and client engagement strategies
- Participate in fitness assessments, biomechanics analysis, and anatomy evaluations to enhance program effectiveness
- Contribute to sales efforts by promoting personal training services and building strong client rapport
- Help organize group fitness classes and support health club operations to ensure excellent customer service
- Learn proper manual handling techniques, heavy lifting safety protocols, and first aid procedures including CPR and AED operation
- Collaborate with team members to uphold safety standards, including liability insurance requirements and injury prevention practices
Skills
- Previous sports coaching experience or experience teaching physical education is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of biomechanics, physiology, anatomy, and body mechanics
- Excellent communication skills for building client rapport and providing motivational coaching
- Ability to create personalized workout plans based on individual goals and fitness levels
- Familiarity with fitness sales techniques and customer service excellence in a gym environment
- Knowledge of group fitness instruction, nutrition basics, and health club operations
- Certification in CPR, First Aid, AED operation, and liability insurance preferred but not mandatory; training provided for the right candidate
Join us to kick-start your career in the fitness industry! This role offers valuable hands-on experience in program design, client coaching, sales strategies, and leadership development—all within a supportive team dedicated to helping you succeed.
Pay: $3,000.00 - $5,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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