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OUR VISION is to be the elite health and fitness provider in every community we serve.
OUR MISSION is to provide the best experience for everybody to improve their quality of life through fitness.
Overview
The Personal Trainer Development Manager leads the growth and development of Club Brands' Personal Training by coaching trainers, standardizing best practices, improving member outcomes, and driving Personal Training revenue. This role serves as the primary leader and subject matter expert for Personal Training across all locations. Personal Training is a key driver of member retention, results, and non-dues revenue. This role creates consistency across clubs, develops high-performing trainers, and ensures a best-in-class Personal Training experience for both members and staff.
Vision
To build the most respected Personal Training team in the region by developing exceptional trainers, delivering outstanding member results, and establishing Club Brands as a leader in fitness coaching and professional development.
Salary (Exempt) $80,000-$100,000, depending on education and experience.
Core Responsibilities
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Develop, coach, and mentor all Personal Trainers through onboarding, education, and performance coaching.
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Standardize Personal Training processes, including consultations, assessments, programming, and client follow-up.
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Partner with club leadership to improve trainer performance, member retention, and Personal Training revenue.
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Lead continuing education and career development initiatives.
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Manage a team of two direct reports and build a strong leadership pipeline.
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Serve as the primary resource for all Personal Training programs, standards, and initiatives.
Success Measures
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Personal Training revenue growth
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Trainer retention and engagement
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Client retention and package renewals
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Consultation conversion rates
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Trainer onboarding and education completion
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Compliance with Club Brands' training standards
Why You’ll Love Working for Club Brands
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Employee Owned – Club Brands is employee-owned, and that means you have a voice. Eligible employees earn stock in Club Brands through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and become employee owners
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Free Memberships – You get FREE access to all our club locations because you deserve it.
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Comprehensive Benefits – Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our Medical, Dental, Life, and Voluntary disability insurance plans, and accrue paid time off.
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Career Growth – We believe in your potential. We offer opportunities for career advancement and training for everybody on our team.
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Local Support – We're proud to be local to St. Louis, where club support is just one call away when you need it.
- Leadership experience in Personal Training or Fitness Management
- Nationally recognized Personal Training certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, etc.)
- Strong coaching and leadership skills
- Degree in Business, Leadership, Exercise Science preferred
- Business-minded with experience growing revenue and member engagement
- Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams
Skills Required
- Leadership experience in Personal Training or Fitness Management
- Nationally recognized Personal Training certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, etc.)
- Strong coaching and leadership skills
- Degree in Business, Leadership, or Exercise Science
- Business-minded with experience growing revenue and member engagement
- Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit up to 8 hours and lift up to 25 pounds
What We Do
Club Fitness and Club Elite operate a network of 19 employee-owned health clubs in the St. Louis area. They offer 24/7 access to professional fitness, recovery, and wellness experiences, featuring world-class strength and cardio environments, boutique studios, and over 400 weekly classes. Their services include expert personal training and advanced wellness technologies such as AI-powered robotic massage and infrared salt saunas.
