Performance Coach & Personal Trainer

About the role

Todd Durkin's IMPACT-X Performance gym in Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego, is hiring a highly motivated, certified and experienced Performance Coach / Personal Trainer. The coach works with everyday fitness enthusiasts, teaching small and large group classes as well as private training sessions. Five positions are available, full time (25-35 hours per week including Saturdays), starting in January 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate clients' current fitness levels, health conditions and goals through assessments and health questionnaires.
• Design and build customized exercise programs including strength training, cardiovascular workouts and stretching, adapted to client progress.
• Teach and demonstrate exercises and safe use of equipment to prevent injury.
• Lead group classes and coach private or semi-private sessions.
• Motivate clients, track their progress with data-driven metrics and adjust programs to keep them engaged.
• Share information on exercise technique, nutrition and lifestyle choices.
• Handle administrative duties such as facility tours, signing up new members and supervising the gym floor and equipment areas.

Required profile

• Nationally accredited personal training certification; experience is a must.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong understanding of exercise science, anatomy and physiology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Stamina and strength to be active with clients and demonstrate exercises.
• Passion for exercise, conditioning and working with people of all backgrounds, including athletes of all ages.
• Commitment to attending educational conferences and keeping certifications current.
• At least 3 years of experience in personal training or strength and conditioning.

The employer offers competitive wages and a benefits package. Applications are made by sending a cover letter and resume to the recruiter named in the original posting.