Fitness Trainer

Planet Fitness; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Free Black Card membership

Health benefits (FT only)

Job summary

Planet Fitness in Edmonton, AB is seeking a part-time Fitness Trainer who delivers first-rate service while promoting Planet Fitness Mission, Vision and Values. The role balances multiple tasks with a friendly, courteous demeanor and focuses on helping members reach their fitness goals.

Responsibilities include observing participants, instructing proper exertion, teaching breathing techniques, and administering first aid when needed.

Qualifications

• 18 years old or older
• A High School Diploma Or Equivalent required, Associates degree preferred
• CPR/AED Certification preferred.
• Six months face to face customer service experience in a retail environment required or 1-year Fitness experience preferred
• Bilingual a plus
• Certification is required to assist and coach members. If not currently certified, a group course is provided and completion is required within the first few months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement;
• Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines;
• Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion;
• Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements;
• Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed;
• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment;
• Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.

Skills

Stand/walk during shift

Lift up to 30 lbs

Safety awareness

Customer service

Bilingual

Fitness instruction

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates degree preferred

CPR/AED Certification preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bonnie Doon - Edmonton, AB T6C 0Y6
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: High School or Equivalent
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Fixed Schedule
Job Category: Customer Service

Planet Fitness, a private equity backed fitness retailer, is seeking candidates for the role of a Fitness Trainer. The Fitness Trainer is a highly friendly and courteous individual who consistently delivers first-rate service and fosters positive customer satisfaction and loyalty while promoting ignite Fitness Holdings-Planet Fitness Mission, Vision and Values. The Fitness Instructor must be adept at balancing multiple tasks with a friendly, courteous demeanor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement;


• Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines;


• Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion;


• Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements;


• Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed;


• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment;


• Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.

Hours

Initial job training hours may vary as well as when the needs of the facility change.

Weekday hours based on club needs.

Skills

• Ability to stand and/or walk for an entire shift


• Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds from ground to overhead up to 30 minutes of workday (i.e., assisting in stocking/maintaining inventory levels) with appropriate safety equipment


• Ability to occasionally bend at waist with some twisting up to one hour of workday

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years old or older


• A High School Diploma Or Equivalent required, Associates degree preferred


• CPR/AED Certification preferred.


• Six months face to face customer service experience in a retail environment required or 1-year Fitness experience preferred


• Bilingual a plus


• Certification is required to assist and coach members. If not currently certified, a group course is provided and completion is required within the first few months of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary


• Company contribution towards health benefits (Applicable for Full Time Positions)


• Paid Time Off benefits (Applicable for Full Time Positions)


• Free Black Card membership and fun exercise incentives

Planet Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer