Equinox
Equinox Coaching Foundations Program, San Francisco
🇺🇸San Francisco, California, United States1 day ago
$38,000 – $38,000EntryFull Time
OUR STORY
Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, Blink, Pure Yoga, SoulCycle, Equinox Hotels and Equinox Media are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver.
OUR CODE
We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.
If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you.
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:
5 hours of live virtual workshops
3 discussion boards
2 practice assessments
1 accredited ISSACPT final exam
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:
Intro to Personal Training
Movement Biomechanics
Bioenergetics
Assessment Protocols & Program Design
Flexibility & Cardiovascular Training
Resistance Training & Exercise Technique
Nutrition & Supplementation
Special Populations
Business & Safety
Equinox Coaching Foundations Coursework Includes:
The EQX Brand
Service Standards
Program Goal Categories
Program Focuses
The Program Portal
Equifit Assessment
Program Recommendation
Complementary Services
PT Business Management
EQX PT Team
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:
Earn your ISSA Certified Personal Trainer credential
Complete required CPR/AED certification (if applicable)
Participants are hired as a Provisional Coach with Equinox. Upon successful completion of the Foundations Program and passing the ISSA‑CPT exam, you will be promoted into the full‑time Coach position at Equinox.
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
Pay Transparency: $19.18 /hourly depending on club location in accordance with state and locale wages
AS A COACH IN TRAINING OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:
AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:
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.