Assistant Manager

Planet Fitness Franchising, LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness franchisor is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee gym operations in Anchorage, Alaska. The role involves recruiting and developing a high-performing staff while ensuring an exceptional member experience. Ideal candidates will have superior customer service skills and previous experience at Planet Fitness. Responsibilities include staff supervision, member service oversight, and managing front desk activities. Join a team that values motivation and customer success!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• Experience working as a Member Service Representative at Planet Fitness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, training and developing staff.
• Ensure staff follows superior customer service guidelines.
• Assist in scheduling and supervising staff.
• Provide backup support to Club Manager as needed.
• Handle front desk activities including member check-ins and inquiries.

Skills

Customer service skills

Supervisory skills

Diplomacy and listening skills

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma/GED equivalent

Job description

Assistant Manager will be responsible for assisting in the oversight of gym operations to ensure an exceptional “Judgement Free” member experience as well as a financially successful club.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, training and developing a high performing staff consisting of Member Service Representatives, Trainers and Custodians.
• Assist in maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all members, prospective members and guests and ensuring staff follows superior customer service guidelines.
• Assist with Staff Management and provide backup support to Club Manager as needed.
• Assist in scheduling and supervising staff.
• Member service oversight - Ensuring staff is providing a superior customer experience at all times.
• Assist in resolving or escalating employee issues or concerns.
• Involved in all 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.
• Facilitate all member requests, issues and questions.
• Assist in overseeing cleanliness and maintenance of facility.
• Assist in ordering of supplies using specific budget based on club requirements.
• Assist in tracking statistics and reports (weekly, monthly, and annually).
• Backup support for any employee who is absent.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Superior customer service skills, preferably in the fitness industry.
• Experience working as a Member Service Representative at Planet Fitness.
• Solid supervisory, diplomacy and listening skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Suite).
• Hard working, enthusiastic and energetic!
• Current CPR Certification required.
• High school diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Must be 18 year of age or older.

Physical Demands

• Continual standing and walking during shift.
• Continual talking in person or on the phone during shift.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Will occasionally encounter toxic chemicals during shift.

JOIN THE CLUB.

Enhancing people’s lives with an affordable, high-quality fitness experience requires a team of inspiring, motivated and fun-loving go-getters. As one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States, Planet Fitness is just getting warmed up. We’re continuously seeking top talent to join us in cultivating the Judgement Free Zone® and shaping the future of our brand. With more than 2,000 locations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico and Australia, there’s plenty of opportunity on our Planet and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team!

Our member mission says it best: our product is a tool, a means to an end; not a brand name or a mold maker, but a tool that can be used by anyone. To use our product, members need to feel inspired and motivated. That’s where you come in. If you’re looking for a place where you can make a difference in a customer’s life, you’ve found it. Come to add your mojo to the Judgement Free Zone, but stay for the feeling that you’re making a difference on our Planet.

Our customer service philosophy is that it’s not enough to simply meet member expectations, we want to exceed their expectations and make them our Raving Fans. In addition to positively promoting the Judgement Free Zone, we also want our members to be raving fans of the team members who are responsible for impacting their lives every day, each time they step into a Planet Fitness club. Much like that post-workout bliss, it sure feels good to know that members recognize and appreciate the people here that create their excellent experience.

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR GOLDEN THUMB AWARD WINNERS, NOMINATED BY A MEMBER IN THEIR CLUB:

Give it up for Brett, a Certified Trainer in Hampton Township, PA. Not only is he a motivating trainer, he’s an inspiration to never give up. After being diagnosed with MS, Brett kept working toward his goals and didn’t let the disease stop him. He says it best: “As I continue my job here at Planet Fitness, I cannot wait to see what new people I get to train, the lives I get to change, and show everyone that no matter what, don’t ever quit on yourself.”

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