Certified Fitness Trainer

Planet Fitness Franchising, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness company seeks a passionate and reliable Fitness Trainer to run group fitness programs and assist members in achieving their fitness goals. The trainer will create workout programs, provide equipment instruction, and contribute to a positive member experience through exceptional customer service.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Passion for fitness and health.
• Punctuality and reliability is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the Planet Fitness PE@PF program, including scheduling.
• Consult with members and instruct proper equipment use.
• Assist in front desk activities and member signups.

Skills

Customer Service

Empathy

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma/GED

Current CPR Certification

Nationally Certified Training Certificate

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance

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

• 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.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 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.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• Nationally Certified Training Certificate required.
• High School diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years 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 occassionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Will occasionally encounter toxic chemicals during shift.