Fitness Trainer

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Planet Fitness - Midwest Management Group

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Alabama

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Fitness Trainer is responsible for conducting group fitness programs, designing workout plans, and instructing members on safe equipment usage. They also assist with front desk operations, including member sign-ups, facility tours, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Fitness Trainer to run group fitness programs and assist members in achieving their fitness goals. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, CPR certification, and a nationally credited training certification. Excellent customer service skills, a passion for fitness, and the ability to instruct members on equipment use are essential.

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Wellness resources
Job Summary

The Fitness Trainer will be responsible for running the Planet Fitness group fitness program (PE@PF). This includes assisting new members in the achievement of their fitness goals by designing a simple workout program and instructing them on the proper use of equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Recruiting new and existing members to take classes. 
  • Logging classes after each session. 
  • Actively assisting members on walk arounds. 
  • Cleaning assigned section of equipment each shift. 
  • Locker room checks every 15 minutes. Beginning and end of shift as well. 
  • Be a brand ambassador by leading a Judgement Free lifestyle. 
  • Uphold rules and policy in the facility.
  • Conduct and run the Planet Fitness PE@PF program, including creating and following the schedule.
  • Consult with members regarding their fitness goals and instruct them on how to properly and safely use the equipment.
  • Create bi-weekly updates consisting of a variety of exercises.
  • Meet class requirements based on club size and member traffic.
  • Assist in front desk related activities including: 
    • Answer phones in a friendly manner and assist callers with a variety of questions.
    • Check members into the system.
    • New member sign-up.
    • Take prospective members on tours.
  • Respond to member questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner and elevate to Assistant Manager or Manager as needed.
Within Two Weeks of employment, fitness instructors must have one of the following certificates:
•ACE
• NASM 
• ISSA
• NCSF  Additionally, 

  • Fitness instructors must be trained on tours, info calls, Datatrak, customer service expectations and have the mandatory Planet Fitness University courses completed. 

Qualifications / Requirements: 

  • High school diploma / GED equivalent required. 
  • CPR certification required. 
  • Nationally credited training certification required 
  • Must be 18 years or order. 
  • Must be punctual. 
  • This position may require overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays. Must be flexible. 
  • Be a representative of the core values of PFMW at all times, by upholding the beliefs of 
  • respect, passion, family, teamwork, fun, trust, and loyalty.
  • A passion for fitness and health!
  • Upbeat and positive attitude.
  • Punctuality and reliability is a must.
  • Exceptional customer service skills; able to interact in a positive and professional way with members and co-workers, exceeding the member’s expectations.
  • Strong listener with the ability to empathize and problem solve.
  • Demonstrate diplomacy in all interactions while using appropriate behavior and language
Physical Demands: 

  • Continual standing and walking during shifts. 
  • Continual talking in person or on the phone during shift. 
  • Must be able to occasionally lift 75 pounds. 
  • Frequent climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, pulling, and grasping. Employee must 
  • never put themselves under any equipment. 

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Planet Fitness - Midwest Management Group

Founded in 1992, Planet Fitness has revolutionized the fitness industry with our combination of affordable prices, great value and non-intimidating Judgement Free Zone®. We are consistently ranked as one of Inc. Magazine’s 5,000 fastest growing companies with more than 2,500 clubs nationwide. Midwest Fitness Partners is a consolidation of 55 highly profitable Planet Fitness health clubs primarily located in the Midwest portion of the United States. We deliver over 1 million square feet of state-of-the-art fitness equipment to over 400,000 members nationwide. Midwest Fitness Partners founded by John Clancy and Mike Hamilton is in the top performance percentile of all Planet Fitness franchisees globally.
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