Personal Trainer / Fitness Coach
About the job
- Candidates must hold a recognized personal training certification; accepted certifications include the National Academy of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, American College of Sports Medicine, World Instructor Training Schools, Athletics and Fitness Association of America, American Council on Exercise, or International Sports Sciences Association.
- A bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Candidates should be able to build relationships with different personalities, coach and educate people, promote personal training services, take initiative, follow through, and demonstrate dependability, professionalism, and coachability.
- Conduct fitness consultations and assessments.
- Design and deliver safe, effective exercise programs.
- Provide individual personal training.
- Lead group, virtual, and other club programming as assigned.
- Educate and motivate members toward sustainable fitness goals and adapt coaching to different abilities, backgrounds, and goals.
- Develop strong relationships with members; help clients stay consistent and accountable; promote personal training services to prospective and existing members; identify members who could benefit from additional coaching; proactively reconnect with inactive members; and help improve member engagement and retention.
- Participate in club programs, events, and marketing initiatives; collaborate with the Anytime Fitness team; and participate in required staff meetings and development activities.
- Help maintain a clean, professional club environment and follow the current professional dress code using provided Anytime Fitness attire.
- Represent Anytime Fitness professionally inside and outside the club.
- A bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field is preferred but not required.
About the company
StretchLab provides personalized assisted stretching services through one-on-one and group sessions guided by trained Flexologists who tailor routines to improve flexibility and mobility. Sessions assess each client’s tightness and imbalances and are delivered in-person, with revenue coming from memberships, individual session fees, and selling stretching gear and apparel; technology, including Apple Watch, tracks progress and sends session reminders. What sets StretchLab apart is the hands-on, individualized stretching by certified Flexologists combined with a membership model and tech-enabled progress tracking. The goal is to help clients achieve lasting flexibility, support injury recovery, and maintain ongoing progress through regular, measurable stretching sessions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Runner's World featured StretchLab in April 2026, strengthening credibility with runners.
- June 2026 NYSE Floor Talk and other media kept mobility expertise visible.
- New 2026 studio openings in Long Island City and Flourtown show ongoing demand.
What critics are saying
- March 2026 FTC settlement imposed $17 million redress and franchise-sale restrictions.
- June 2026 New York AG settlement added $3.97 million for misleading opening timelines.
- Franchise trust now weakens expansion; one stalled disclosure regime can freeze new studio sales.
What makes Core Ventures unique
- StretchLab owns assisted stretching, a niche between physical therapy and boutique fitness.
- Flexologists deliver one-on-one custom sessions, not generic classes or self-service mobility apps.
- By August 2026, StretchLab claimed 500 North American studios, proving franchise scalability.
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Benefits
- Gym Membership
- Professional Development Budget
- Employee Discounts
- Training Programs
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation