Personal Training Lead
VASA FITNESS
Summary
The Personal Training Lead (PTL) is the manager of the club's personal training department. You'll advance the personal training business by building and developing a high-performing team, inspiring them to deliver world-class coaching, and driving both client acquisition and retention.
Job description
Your leadership ensures every training session is safe, effective, and results-driven while creating an atmosphere that's friendly, fun, and inclusive. By blending mentorship with achieving monthly session targets, you'll help transform lives--both inside and outside the gym.
WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
- Building and developing a high-performing team rooted in accountability and VASA's core values
- Meeting and exceeding monthly sales goals by coaching trainers on consultations, packages, and upselling training services.
- Leading an agile team that can adapt programming to meet client needs while delivering results in strength and conditioning, wellness coaching, and fitness training.
- Increasing the acquisition of new clients while improving retention of existing personal training clients.
- Creating an approachable environment in and around the Personal Training Cage and across the gym floor.
- Retaining clients by ensuring consistent professionalism, clean and safe training spaces, and an exceptional value-to-cost ratio.
- Supporting personal trainers with resources, meaningful check-ins, and growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred (or equivalent experience in strength and conditioning, wellness coaching, or fitness management)
- 3+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- At least one NCCA-accredited Personal Training Certification required
- Current CPR/AED certification required
- Strong communication skills and background in customer service or member services
- Optimistic, self-motivated, and adaptable mindset
- Passion for fitness, gym culture, and helping people live healthier lives
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
- Gym memberships
- Discounted personal training
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Company overview
VASA Fitness is a leading high-value, low-price fitness club operator and one of the top 20 largest health club operators in the United States. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, the company operates over 68 locations across eight states including Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma, Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Nebraska. VASA's mission is to uplift everyone through fun, innovative, and affordable fitness experiences, offering full-service gym memberships starting as low as $14.99 per month. The company provides comprehensive fitness facilities featuring top-of-the-line equipment, boutique-style STUDIO classes (including STUDIO RED HIIT, STUDIO LFT strength training, and STUDIO FLOW infrared yoga), expert personal training, and premium recovery amenities such as steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, and red light therapy. VASA has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years and employs approximately 4,347 people nationwide. The company recently announced a transformative $30 million reinvestment to upgrade equipment and expand boutique-style programming across its locations, reinforcing its commitment to making high-quality fitness accessible and affordable for diverse communities.