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Company : Crunch Fitness
Location : Cottage Grove, MN, 55016
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 3 February 2026
Job Title: Crunch Coach (Personal Trainer)
Job Summary
As a brand ambassador of Crunch Franchise, a Crunch Coach (CC) delivers a positive fitness experience and high-quality personal training sessions. This role is focused on helping clients reach their fitness goals while driving member retention, client acquisition, and overall club success.
Key Responsibilities:
Core Values:
- Uphold the Crunch Franchise T.R.A.I.N. core values:
- Timely
- Ready
- Attentive
- Inspiring
- Noble
Train & Support Clients:
- Deliver exceptional personal training sessions for new and existing clients
- Design comprehensive fitness programs, including cardio, resistance, and basic nutrition guidance
- Educate clients on fitness tools and resources to support their goals
- Track client progress and provide consistent feedback and motivation
- Demonstrate proper exercise technique and ensure client safety
Serve Crunch Members:
- Assist members with exercise equipment and correct form
- Participate in club activities such as fitness events, boot camps, and supplement demos
- Support general club cleanliness and organization, including racking weights
- Deliver an engaging and educational Kickoff session for new members
Administrative Duties:
- Use company tools like dotFIT and Google Calendar to manage programming and scheduling
- Maintain session tracking, goal setting, and client notes
- Collaborate with management and follow club systems for service delivery
Organizational Structure:
- Reports to: Head Coach, Assistant Head Coach (if applicable), General Manager, or Franchise Partner
- This position does not have direct reports
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) credential from an accredited organization (preferred or required)
- Passion for health, fitness, and helping others
- Ability to motivate, coach, and inspire people at all fitness levels
- Strong communication and time-management skills
- Must exclusively train within Crunch Franchise (no outside training permitted)
Perks and Benefits:
- Complimentary Crunch gym membership
- Competitive pay and commission on personal training packages and supplements
- Discounts on nutritional products and club services
- Career advancement opportunities in a growing fitness brand
- Fun, inclusive, and high-energy work environment
About Crunch Fitness:
Crunch is a No Judgment Gym known for combining fitness and entertainment in a fun and motivating environment. Crunch gyms are equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment, luxurious locker rooms, group classes like Zumba®, TRX®, Yoga Body Sculpt, and more—all designed to make serious fitness fun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cottage Grove offers a moderate demand for personal trainers, with local gyms like Crunch Fitness seeking skilled coaches. The community’s growing fitness awareness boosts opportunities, but candidates benefit from strong certifications and client engagement skills to stand out in this Minnesota suburb.
Minneapolis and surrounding areas, including Cottage Grove, increasingly favor holistic fitness approaches integrating cardio, strength, and nutrition coaching. Personal trainers who embrace such trends, like offering diverse workout styles and nutrition advice, align well with local client expectations and gym cultures.
Crunch Fitness favors trainers holding accredited CPT certifications, such as NASM or ACE, that reflect quality education. Additionally, familiarity with Crunch’s T.R.A.I.N. values and digital tools like dotfit enhances trainers’ credentials and readiness to contribute effectively within the franchise.
Success at Crunch requires more than fitness expertise; trainers must inspire motivation, demonstrate safety in exercise techniques, and actively engage members in club events. Proficiency in managing client progress via software tools also distinguishes top-performing Crunch coaches.
Personal trainers in Cottage Grove typically earn between $35,000 and $50,000 annually, combining base pay and commissions. Crunch Fitness offers competitive compensation with added perks like gym membership and product discounts, matching or exceeding mid-tier Minneapolis-area fitness industry standards.
Crunch Fitness emphasizes a no-judgment, fun atmosphere blending entertainment with fitness, which shapes its coaching culture. Trainers here are expected to uphold unique core values like being inspiring and noble, creating a distinctive client experience unlike conventional gym environments.
Crunch coaches balance direct client training sessions with equipment guidance, progress tracking, and participating in club-wide events. They also handle administrative tasks like scheduling and goal management, blending hands-on fitness expertise with organizational skills in a high-energy setting.
Building rapport through community events, fitness boot camps, and supplement demos hosted by Crunch allows trainers to connect organically with potential clients. Active involvement in local health initiatives and consistent member engagement helps expand clientele in this suburban Minnesota market.
Crunch coaches must adapt to the franchise’s specific systems, tools, and cultural values, which may limit training outside the gym. Embracing internal resources like dotfit software and engaging fully with Crunch’s community-focused approach can turn these constraints into strengths.
Indeed, Crunch Fitness supports upward mobility through roles like head coach or assistant head coach, especially for trainers demonstrating leadership and consistent client success. The brand’s growth opens opportunities in management or specialized fitness programming within the franchise network.