Trainer

Planet Fitness; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health benefits (Full Time)

Free Black Card membership

Job summary

Planet Fitness in Medicine Hat, AB is seeking a friendly Fitness Trainer for a part-time position. You will deliver first-rate service, promote Planet Fitness values, and help members achieve their fitness goals while balancing multiple tasks with a courteous demeanor.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, CPR/AED preferred, and prior customer service or fitness experience. Certification is provided if needed, and the club offers benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• 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; group course provided and completion required within first months.

Responsibilities

• Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures for skill improvement.
• Instruct participants to maintain 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.
• Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports and exercise equipment.
• Administer emergency first aid and refer injured persons to physicians.

Skills

Customer service

Stamina for standing

Bilingual a plus

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Medicine Hat - Medicine Hat, AB T1B 0G4, 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.)

Discuss your availability with the Hiring Manager and/or notate it on your application.

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