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Fitness Recruiter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Fitness Sales Recruiter

Wayne, NJ · On-site

$18 - $19.50/hr

We're looking for a high-energy Fitness Sales Recruiter who thrives on outbound outreach, appointment setting, and converting leads into committed members . You'll be the first point of contact for ...

Group Fitness Coordinator

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

As a Group Fitness Coordinator, you will be responsible for recruiting and training a team of passionate fitness instructors to deliver a superior class and fitness experience. The GFC will get to ...

Group Fitness Coordinator

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

As a Group Fitness Coordinator, you will be responsible for recruiting and training a team of passionate fitness instructors to deliver a superior class and fitness experience. The GFC will get to ...

Group Fitness Coordinator

New Braunfels, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

As a Group Fitness Coordinator, you will be responsible for recruiting and training a team of passionate fitness instructors to deliver a superior class and fitness experience. The GFC will get to ...

The Fitness Manager position is responsible for the operations and profitability of the Retro ... Recruiting, managing and developing personal training staff. * Sales of supplements and accessories.

Group Fitness Coordinator

Leander, TX · On-site

$17.50 - $22/hr

As a Group Fitness Coordinator, you will be responsible for recruiting and training a team of passionate fitness instructors to deliver a superior class and fitness experience. The GFC will get to ...

Recruit, hire, train and oversee development of a team of Class-ic Instructors * Facilitate the implementation of new Group Fitness programming * Prepare, maintain, and distribute regular, override ...

The Fitness Manager position is responsible for the operations and profitability of the Retro ... Recruiting, managing and developing personal training staff. * Sales of supplements and accessories.

Recruit, hire, train and oversee development of a team of Class-ic Instructors * Facilitate the implementation of new Group Fitness programming * Prepare, maintain, and distribute regular, override ...

Group Fitness Coordinator

Eagan, MN · On-site

$18.50 - $23.50/hr

As a Group Fitness Coordinator, you will be responsible for recruiting and training a team of passionate fitness instructors to deliver a superior class and fitness experience. The GFC will get to ...

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How much do fitness recruiter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for fitness recruiter in the United States is $53,004.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fitness Recruiter vs Personal Trainer?

AspectFitness RecruiterPersonal Trainer
CredentialsRecruitment certifications, HR or staffing experienceFitness certifications (e.g., NASM, ACE), CPR/AED
Work EnvironmentOffice, recruitment agencies, online platformsGyms, fitness centers, clients' homes
Employer & IndustryFitness clubs, gyms, health organizationsIndividual clients, gyms, wellness centers
Search & Comparison IntentHiring fitness professionals, staffing needsTraining clients, fitness goals

While a Fitness Recruiter focuses on sourcing and hiring fitness professionals within the industry, a Personal Trainer works directly with clients to improve their fitness through personalized training programs. Both roles require industry knowledge, but their daily tasks and objectives differ significantly.

What are some common challenges fitness recruiters face when sourcing qualified candidates?

Fitness Recruiters often encounter challenges such as a highly competitive market for top trainers and instructors, varying certification requirements across employers, and ensuring cultural fit with specific gyms or studios. Additionally, recruiters may need to assess both technical skills and interpersonal qualities, as client engagement is crucial in the fitness industry. Building and maintaining a strong network within fitness communities can help overcome these obstacles and support long-term recruitment success.

What is a fitness recruiter?

Fitness Recruiters are professionals who specialize in identifying, screening, and hiring qualified candidates for roles within the fitness industry, such as personal trainers, group instructors, gym managers, and other wellness professionals. They work for fitness centers, gyms, health clubs, or recruitment agencies to ensure that their clients or employers find the best talent to meet their staffing needs. Fitness Recruiters often have a background in human resources and a strong understanding of the fitness industry, enabling them to match candidates with the right skills and certifications to suitable positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fitness recruiter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fitness Recruiter, you need a strong background in talent acquisition, knowledge of the fitness industry, and often a degree in human resources or a related field. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment platforms like LinkedIn, and sometimes HR certifications are typically necessary. Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation ability, and the capacity to build relationships help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure the effective placement of qualified fitness professionals, supporting business growth and client satisfaction.
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Infographic showing various Fitness Recruiter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 79% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,004 per year, or $25.5 per hour.

Fitness Network Development Specialist (Remote) (MST/PST)

American Specialty Health

Boise, ID • Remote

$45K - $50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


American Specialty Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

264th of 488 rated business services


Job description

American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is seeking a Fitness Recruiter to join our Fitness Network Management department.
The primary function of this position is to successfully recruit new fitness centers, studios, and activity-based locations into different ASH Fitness networks. This includes lead generation; cold calling fitness centers, studios, and activity-based locations; sales negotiations; and contract execution.

Salary Range

American Specialty Health complies with state and federal wage and hour laws and compensation depends upon candidate's qualifications, education, skill set, years of experience, and internal equity. $45,000 to $50,000 Full-Time Annual Salary Range.


Remote Worker Guidelines

  • Remote Worker Guidelines: This position will be trained remotely and must be able to work from home (WFH) in a designated work area with company-provided technology equipment. This WFH position requires you have a stable connection to your Internet Service Provider with the ability to participate by video in online meetings over a reliable and consistent network. The internet connection must have a consistent 50 down/10 up Mbps minimum internet speed. 100 down/20 up is recommended to support higher quality video meetings.


Responsibilities

  • Interfaces with various fitness facilities to promote ASH Fitness network options and to execute contracts for key health plan, support relationships with clients, and to provide delivery system updates.
    • Maintain ongoing focus for productivity in a fast-paced environment and meets deadlines in an environment where priorities may change.
    • Successful track record in negotiating sales, securing minimum necessary membership discounts, and provider recruitment.
    • Ability to display effective presentations, deal with objections productively, build and maintain positive interdependent relationships.
    • Sends all fitness recruitment information and materials requested by fitness centers and fitness studios in support of contracting efforts.
    • Generates effective electronic and telephonic interface with fitness centers, studios, and activity-based locations.
    • Identifies lead generation outreach opportunities and requirements; and interfaces with management to coordinate.
    • Interfaces effectively with management as well as corporate office to ensure recruitment goals are being met.
    • Contacts fitness centers, studios, and activity-based locations via telephone and email.
    • Meets minimum weekly, monthly lead generation recruitment goals and applications received.
    • Effectively utilizes ASH Fitness CRM platform and other related business processes to carry out the duties of this position and accurately update information through submission and acceptance of recruitment applications.
    • Build and maintain fitness center, studio, and activity-based locations call records in respective databases.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.


Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree or equivalent experience preferred. If equivalent experience, high school diploma required.
  • 2 years experience in sales, fitness field, health care recruiting, provider contracting preferred.
  • Knowledge in MS Word, Excel, CRM or similar databases preferred.
  • Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
  • Organized and results oriented team player.
  • The ability to meet and produce the minimum or more than the minimum individual application/network participation requirements set by the department for each month.
  • Ability to consistently achieve the monthly recruitment goals to meet the annual application goals set by the department.
  • Ability to produce 120-200 recruitment calls or emails per week.
  • Ability to engage key decision makers of available to recruit fitness chains, studios, or other fitness locations using effective sales and negotiation skills to secure agreement to participate in one or more ASH Fitness Networks.


Core Competencies

  • Demonstrated ability to interact in a positive, respectful manner and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Ability to display excellent customer service to meet the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers.
  • Excellent listening and interpersonal communication skills to identify critical core competencies based on success factors and organizational environment.
  • Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task and manage time.
  • Demonstrated accuracy and productivity in a changing environment with constant interruptions.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze information, problems, issues, situations, and procedures to develop effective solutions.
  • Ability to exercise strict confidentiality in all matters.


Mobility

  • Primarily sedentary, able to sit for long periods of time.


Physical Requirements

  • Ability to see, speak, and hear other personnel and/or objects. Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form. Ability to travel within and around the facility or Work from Home (WFH) environment. Capable of using a telephone, computer keyboard, and mouse. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.


Environmental Conditions

  • Work-from-home (WFH) environment.


American Specialty Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decision-making), gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by applicable local, federal or state law.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at (800) 848-3555 x6702.
ASH will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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