Equinox Coaching Foundations Program, San Francisco

Equinox is seeking talented individuals interested in joining our Personal Training teams with some of our Equinox San Francisco locations. Our five clubs in the city are Equinox Sports Club, Union Street, Pine Street, Beale Street, and Van Mission.

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.