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Forma Gym

Personal Training Counselor

San Jose, CA · On-site

$18/hr

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Northridge, CA · On-site

$40K - $100K/yr

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Lancaster, CA · On-site

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Eagle, ID · On-site

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How much do personal training counselor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for personal training counselor in the United States is $42,602.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31,500.00 and $52,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Personal Training Counselor vs Personal Trainer?

AspectPersonal Training CounselorPersonal Trainer
CertificationsCPR/AED, fitness/nutrition certificationsCPR/AED, fitness certifications
Work EnvironmentGyms, wellness centers, health clinicsGyms, fitness clubs, private studios
Primary FocusMotivational support, lifestyle counseling, goal settingExercise instruction, workout planning, physical training
Employer & Industry UsageHealth and wellness industry, often in clinical settingsFitness industry, gyms, personal training studios

While both roles require certifications like CPR/AED and focus on health and fitness, a Personal Training Counselor emphasizes motivational support, lifestyle advice, and goal setting, often working in wellness or clinical environments. A Personal Trainer primarily focuses on exercise instruction and physical training in gyms or fitness centers. Understanding these differences helps clients choose the right professional for their health goals.

What is a personal training counselor?

A personal training counselor is a fitness professional who assesses clients' health and fitness goals, develops personalized workout plans, and provides guidance on exercise techniques and lifestyle changes. They often hold certifications such as NASM or ACE and work in gyms or fitness centers, scheduling sessions to help clients improve their physical health.

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Infographic showing various Personal Training Counselor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,602 per year, or $20.5 per hour.

Personal Training Counselor

San Jose, CA • On-site

Forma Gym
Fitness and Sports Centers • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Forma Gymexternal

$18/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Use knowledge of fitness to sell personal training services and guide members to appropriate trainers and programs.

  • Assess members' needs by conducting fitness assessments, educating on training techniques, and customizing workouts.

  • Engage with members and prospective clients to discuss fitness goals, approach them confidently, and facilitate workout sessions.

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources

Looking to start your career in the fitness industry? Want to make some great money while flexing your fitness knowledge? This is the PERFECT position for you. Forma Gym has been newly designed with fully equipped indoor and outdoor training areas. We are currently seeking Personal Training Consultants (PTC) who can fulfill our requirements of enthusiastic go-getters that want a career and not just a job. We are looking for people that have a passion for fitness and desire to help others reach and exceed their fitness goals. Our PTCs use their knowledge to sell our personal training services, as well as to help guide members to the right trainer and the right training program for them. Our main goal is to get members to set up a fitness assessment. Here is where we educate those members on new training techniques, customize workouts, assess imbalances, and present personal training programs for the members to sign up. As a PTC you will be part of a team working together with individuals (members/prospective clients) to assess their needs and develop a lifestyle strategy that can help them meet fitness goals, like weight loss or muscle gain. Extremely personable job including talking with clients
about their fitness goals, confidently approaching members on the floor and taking them through workouts. Our perfect candidate will have an attitude that thrives off competition love for fitness, specifically the training aspect of it.
This is a full time position with room for growth and build a high rewarding career in the fitness industry. If you want to make a difference in people's lives and initiate them with health, now's the time to apply!
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Pay: $18.00+ per hour plus commission
  • Hours: shifts vary - Day shift: 5a - 9a, 9a-1p, Evening shift: 5-8p
  • Monday to Friday (one day off)
  • Weekend availability: Sat and/or Sun 6a - 10a, 8a-12p, and variable afternoons and early evening

Supplemental Pay:
  • Commission pay

Experience Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Certification Certified Personal Trainer certificate (Preferred)
AED Certification (Preferred)
Why you will like working for us:
  • Competitive sports like culture
  • Increase your Personal Training knowledge
  • Rewarding pay
  • Complimentary club membership
  • Discounted membership for family members
  • Discounts on services and products

What our perfect candidate should possess:
  • A willingness to learn
  • A passion for fitness
  • A desire to exceed expectations/and goals
  • A background in sales and customer service
  • An understanding of how to approach people and be approachable
  • The ability to be punctual, responsible and reliable

What to expect from Forma Gym
  • We will train you consistently to ensure your success
  • We will make certain that you know what our expectations of you are
  • We will put you in the most desirable position to be successful
  • We will teach you how to market yourself and market Forma Gym
  • We will ensure that you know what's expected of you for you to be successful

At Forma Gym, we take pride in educating our clients and developing successful evidence based programs specifically designed for each client based on her/his goals and needs. Our targeted focus is to attain client results in a safe, educational and supportive environment while maintaining a sense of community among clients and staff. If you are someone who meets the above qualifications, are willing to learn and be a part of the Forma Gym Family, email your resume to greg.nagaye@formagym.com
As a team member at Forma Gym, you will receive:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Complimentary club membership
  • Discounted membership for family members
  • Free onsite childcare
  • Discounts on services and products

Compensation: $18.00 per hour
ABOUT FORMA
Forma Gym is a family owned and operated high-end premium health club company with locations in Walnut Creek and San Jose CA. We create a fun, passionate, and inspiring environment with unlimited potential for growth. Our Mission is to improve the happiness of our members lives through health and fitness. We believe in an adaptive, inclusive environment that embodies the full spectrum of fitness. We value every Team Member's contribution to the overall success of the company. We're always looking for Team Members who are dedicated to making a difference and who care about fitness and wellness in their lives and the lives of others.Join our team and make a real difference in people's lives.
Forma Gym encourages "we" culture. We are always working together as a team even though you might think you are doing something by yourself. Any single position or role cannot exist without the support of others. In other words, it is all about relationship. The relationship we build -the we-is essential in building a strong team and an organization. Furthermore, Forma Gym encourages employees' happiness in order to provide excellent customer experience. In order for the customers to feel like Forma a special place, we the staff who work at Forma need to feel that first. Employees' happiness is key for our organizational success.
CORE VALUES
  1. Deliver an unimaginable experience through legendary customer service.
  2. "Life is good." Be optimistic and energetic.
  3. Continuously pursue personal and professional growth and improvement.
  4. Build trust through open and honest communication.
  5. Make your life an adventure, be creative, and stay completely open minded.
  6. Embrace change.
  7. Play every day.

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