Gold’s Gym Application – Jobs, Pay & How to Apply

Last Updated: April 11, 2026




Updated: April 2025  |  Hub: Services & Fitness Jobs  |  Positions: Personal Trainer, Front Desk, Sales, Club Manager  |  Min Age: 18

Gold’s Gym Application Guide (2025): How to Apply for a Job Online

Quick Answer: Gold’s Gym operates approximately 700 locations globally (300+ US), mix of corporate and franchise. Corporate locations hire through goldsgym.com/careers. Personal Trainers earn $16–$40/hr plus commission, Front Desk starts at $13–$17/hr, Club Managers earn $50,000–$65,000/yr. Owned by TBC/TRT Holdings after 2020 bankruptcy exit. Minimum age: 18.

Gold’s Gym at a Glance

  • Founded: 1965, Venice Beach, CA (the original “Mecca of Bodybuilding”)
  • Current owner: TBC (TRT Holdings) — acquired in 2020 bankruptcy exit
  • Locations: ~700 global; 300+ US (corporate + franchise)
  • Employees: 20,000+ globally
  • Membership tier: Mid-to-premium ($30–$60/month)
  • Glassdoor: 3.5/5

How to Apply at Gold’s Gym

Step 1: Check goldsgym.com/careers

Corporate locations listed at goldsgym.com/careers via iCIMS ATS. For franchise locations (not listed corporately), search “Gold’s Gym [your city]” on Indeed or visit in person.

Step 2: Submit Application

Create portal profile, upload resume and cert docs (trainers). Applications reviewed by individual GM, not corporate HR.

Step 3: Interview

Phone screen with GM + in-person gym interview. Trainer interviews include practical component — demonstrate technique, walk through client assessment, explain training philosophy.

Step 4: Certification Verification + Background Check

NASM, ACE, ISSA, NSCA, ACSM all accepted. Background check 3–7 days.

Pay Rates (2025)

Position Starting Pay Experienced Pay Type
Front Desk / Member Services $13–$15/hr $15–$17/hr Part-time / Full-time
Membership Sales $13–$16/hr + commission $16–$20/hr + commission Full-time
Personal Trainer $16–$22/hr + commission $24–$40/hr + commission Full-time
Group Fitness Instructor $20–$30/class $30–$50/class Part-time / Contract
Assistant General Manager $38,000–$48,000/yr $48,000–$58,000/yr Salaried
General Manager $50,000–$65,000/yr $65,000–$80,000/yr Salaried

Top trainers at premium Gold’s locations earn $70,000–$100,000/year including commissions.

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 18
  • Trainers: NASM, ACE, ISSA, NSCA, or ACSM cert + current CPR/AED
  • Management: 2+ years gym/retail management for GM; 1+ year for assistant
  • Background check: Required at corporate locations

Benefits

  • Free Gold’s Gym membership — all locations
  • Health, dental, vision for full-time corporate employees
  • 401(k) with match at corporate locations
  • Certification reimbursement after 6 months at some corporate gyms

Frequently Asked Questions

Corporate or franchise — how do I tell?

If the gym appears on goldsgym.com/careers, it’s corporate. If it’s not listed, it’s franchise. Call the gym and ask directly.

Did Gold’s close in 2020?

No. Filed Chapter 11 in May 2020 (COVID-19) but TBC/TRT Holdings acquired the brand. Most corporate locations continued operating. 700+ locations remain open globally as of 2025.

How competitive is the personal trainer role?

Moderately competitive. Gold’s screens trainers more carefully than budget gyms. Expect training philosophy questions, assessment methodology, and client-building strategy. 1–2 years experience plus specialty certs (CSCS, precision nutrition) differentiate strong candidates.

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