Job Description
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We are looking for energetic, driven, and enthusiastic fitness professionals to join our team. If you are passionate about inspiring others and eager to pursue a career in Personal Training, the Equinox Coaching Foundations Program offers a comprehensive pathway to begin your coaching career with us.
As part of our commitment to developing the next generation of Equinox Coaches, we provide the Equinox Coaching Foundations Program, a hybrid, 2 week learning experience designed to help aspiring Coaches earn their ISSA Certified Personal Trainer (ISSA CPT) credential.
In our effort to support you in this endeavor, Equinox will cover the entirety of the certification cost, Including study hours.
Program Overview
The EQX Coaching Foundations Program spans 10 working days, consisting of:
This hybrid learning model includes virtual instruction, self paced study, and multiple learning environments supported by our PT Educators.
If you do not yet have your CPR/AED certification, you will complete this during the program as well.
Curriculum Overview
ISSA Coursework Includes:
Equinox Coaching Foundations Coursework Includes:
Program Commitment
Participants will complete the Foundations curriculum with a 2.5 hour commitment per day across 10 working days, working closely with EFTI Operators and PT Educators who oversee the program.
Upon successfully completing the Foundations Program and passing the ISSACPT final exam, you will:
Qualifications
Role Expectations
Complete all coursework, workshops, assessments, and study requirements within the 2week program timeframe to be conducted onsite at an Equinox location.
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of ISSA and Equinox Coaching Foundations content
Apply principles of exercise science, coaching communication, program design, and client assessment
Uphold Equinox brand standards and deliver exceptional member experiences
Continue professional development as you transition into the Coach role
Qualifications
Ability to complete the 2 week Foundations Program
Commitment to pursuing a Personal Trainer/Coach career with Equinox
Strong passion for fitness, coaching, and growth
Ability to work in person on weekdays and weekends
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Time management, organization, and basic computer proficiency
Energetic, friendly, punctual, and respectful
Additional Information
AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
- Complimentary Club membership
- Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.
Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.
Company Description
WHO WE ARE
Equinox is a category of one, setting the global standard for luxury health, wellness, and hospitality. Our spaces are intentionally elevated, our standards uncompromising, and our expectations high. We attract people who take pride in excellence, care deeply about quality, and want to be part of something that feels different the moment you walk through the door.
We are builders, operators, and innovators who believe great environments and meaningful human connection change lives. Diversity, belonging, and ownership aren’t slogans here, they’re how we work. At Equinox, colleagues don’t just support the business; they shape the future of wellness. Because for us, it’s not fitness. It’s life.
WHAT WE DO
We create premium, immersive experiences where performance, hospitality, design, and human connection converge—and every detail matters. This is not a traditional fitness environment. It is a place where high standards, accountability, and pride in craft define the work.
Fueled by an entrepreneurial mindset, we trust our people with real responsibility and real impact. Growth is earned through action, learning is hands‑on, and careers are built by those who want to operate at the highest level. At Equinox, we don’t just offer opportunities—we offer long‑term pathways for people who want to do meaningful work in an environment that expects more and delivers more.
