Fitness Assistant

The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate plus commissions

Job summary

The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach is seeking a Fitness Assistant to join our team. This part-time role supports personal training sessions, leads small group classes, and helps members improve health in a friendly, community-focused environment.

Responsibilities include one-on-one training, proper technique guidance, gym setup and cleaning, and assisting the Fitness Manager. Evening and weekend availability required; certification and CPR/AED preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Personal Training certification from ACE, NASM, AFAA, ISSA, etc.
• CPR/AED certification
• Evening and weekend shifts available
• Experience leading small group exercise sessions preferred
• High-energy, enthusiastic, and professional demeanor
• Ability to connect with and coach older adults with patience and clear communication

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct small group fitness classes with clear, engaging, and safe guidance.
• Provide one-on-one personal training sessions tailored to member needs and goals.
• Support the Fitness Manager in maintaining a positive, motivating atmosphere within the facility.
• Offer knowledgeable instruction on proper equipment use, technique, and modifications.
• Build strong rapport with members, especially older clientele, ensuring comfort, safety, and encouragement.
• Assist with setting up/cleaning equipment and maintaining a clean, organized workout environment.
• Help support special programs, challenges, or events as needed.

Job description

Employer: The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach

Position: Fitness Assistant

Job Type: Part Time

State: Florida

City: Ponte Vedra Beach

Posting Date: December 26, 2025

General Information: The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach is seeking an enthusiastic, high-energy Fitness Assistant Instructor & Trainer to join our team. This part-time role is ideal for someone passionate about helping members improve their health and wellness in a supportive, community-focused environment. You will assist with personal training sessions, lead small group exercise classes, and provide exceptional service to members of all ages and abilities — including a large older adult population.

Competitive hourly rate plus commissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct small group fitness classes with clear, engaging, and safe guidance.
• Provide one-on-one personal training sessions tailored to member needs and goals.
• Support the Fitness Manager in maintaining a positive, motivating atmosphere within the facility.
• Offer knowledgeable instruction on proper equipment use, technique, and modifications.
• Build strong rapport with members, especially older clientele, ensuring comfort, safety, and encouragement.
• Assist with setting up/cleaning equipment and maintaining a clean, organized workout environment.
• Help support special programs, challenges, or events as needed.

Qualifications Needed Include but are not limited to:

• Current Personal Training certification from a nationally recognized organization (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ISSA, etc.).
• Previous experience leading small group exercise sessions preferred.
• High-energy, enthusiastic, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to connect with and coach older adults with patience and clear communication.
• CPR/AED certification
• Availability for evening and weekend shifts is required.
• Flexible schedule
• Customer service skills
• Organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach is a Drug Free Workplace.