NexlintoPersonal Training Manager
Company : Crunch Fitness
Location : Plainfield, NJ, 07063
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 3 February 2026
Position Summary:
The Personal Training Manager (PTM) leads the personal training department, driving client engagement, revenue growth, and team performance. The PTM is responsible for hiring, training, and developing trainers, while creating a motivating, results-oriented environment that delivers exceptional member experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing personal training team.
- Drive revenue and client retention through effective programs and sales strategies.
- Deliver and maintain high-quality personal training services.
- Motivate and inspire both staff and clients to achieve fitness goals.
- Lead by example with professionalism, integrity, and a positive attitude.
- Manage scheduling, reporting, and departmental goals.
- Support member outreach and engagement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Current CPR certification.
- Nationally recognized personal training certification (e.g., NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NESTA, NFPT, IFPA, Cooper Institute).
- Proven success leading a team in a performance-driven environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and customer service skills.
- Outgoing, motivational, and competitive personality.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical duties (spotting, lifting, standing, walking).
Compensation & Benefits:
- Earning potential: $90,000–$150,000 (base + bonuses/commissions)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life insurance & short-term disability coverage
- Free Crunch Fitness membership
- Discounted personal training sessions
- Continuing education support
- Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company
About Company:
Crunch Fitness believes in making serious exercise fun through a unique mix of fitness and entertainment, all under our "No Judgments" hilosophy. With 50+ locations open and 100+ planned, we’re one of the fastest-growing fitness companies in the country. CR Fitness, a leading franchisee of Crunch, is rapidly expanding throughout Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas — offering unmatched value to members and career opportunities for fitness professionals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Plainfield's growing fitness scene has increased openings for personal training managers, especially within expanding chains like Crunch Fitness. The local market favors candidates with strong leadership and certification credentials, making it moderately competitive yet ripe for professionals who can drive team success and client engagement.
Employers in NJ, including Crunch Fitness, highly value certifications from NASM, ACE, ACSM, and NSCA. These credentials demonstrate expertise and credibility, which are critical for managing training teams and maintaining high service standards in a health-conscious region like Plainfield.
Personal Training Managers uniquely blend team leadership with sales acumen, client retention strategies, and hands-on training oversight. Unlike general managers, they focus intensely on coaching staff development and program quality, making their role pivotal in client satisfaction and revenue generation.
Advancement often comes through expanded regional responsibilities or moving into broader fitness operations management. Success in this role hinges on leadership impact, measurable revenue growth, and innovation in training programs, paving the way for executive-level fitness management positions.
Daily tasks include supervising training staff, strategizing to boost client engagement, handling scheduling, and analyzing performance metrics. Balancing administrative duties with motivational leadership ensures the team delivers exceptional member experiences consistently.
Crunch Fitness offers personal training managers benefits like discounted training sessions, a free gym membership, and support for continuing education—advantages that foster both personal wellness and professional growth within a dynamic fitness culture.
Crunch Fitness emphasizes a 'no judgments' philosophy, blending fun with serious fitness. This creates a vibrant environment where managers lead motivated teams committed to inclusive, engaging wellness experiences, contrasting with more traditional, rigid gym cultures.
Salaries typically range between $90,000 and $150,000 annually, combining base pay with commissions and bonuses. This reflects the role's responsibility for team leadership, revenue growth, and delivering premium personal training services in the competitive New Jersey market.