Fitness Trainer

Planet Fitness; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonus opportunities

401K Retirement Fund (Employer match)

Free employee Black Card Membership

Discounted fitness certifications

Continued fitness education

Community outreach involvement

Job summary

Planet Fitness in Burlington, WA is seeking a part-time Fitness Trainer to design individualized programs for a diverse member base and lead small group sessions. You will demonstrate exercises, provide regressions, and ensure safety while accommodating injuries and medical considerations.

Responsibilities include promoting PE@PF sessions, maintaining equipment readiness, and supporting membership sales and service with a focus on the brand's Judgment Free Zone.

Qualifications

• Certifications from one or more NCCA-accredited programs are preferred and must be provided to the GM.
• CPR certification must be current and provided to the GM.
• Strong knowledge of gym equipment and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design individualized exercise programs for members based on goals and abilities.
• Lead PE@PF small group sessions and provide clear instructions and progressions.
• Market PE@PF in-club and recruit members to participate in sessions.
• Inspect gym equipment for safety and document issues per SOP.
• Assist with desk and floor duties, including member service and sales.
• Educate members and staff on PE@PF programs and equipment safety.

Skills

Enthusiastic about fitness

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

NCCA CPT certifications (ACE/ACSM/NASM/NCSF/ISSA/NSCA/AFFA/NSPA)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 403 Burlington - Burlington, WA 98233

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $19.25 - $20.25 Hourly

Job Shift: DayFitness Trainer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly/Full-Time

Reports to: General Manager and Assistant General Manager

Company & Benefits

As one of the largest independently owned operators of Planet Fitness clubs, Ohana Growth Partners’ core purpose is to inspire people to change their lives (and have fun doing it)! We are an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Positive and professional environment where our brand promise is "Judgement Free Zone"
• Growth Opportunities: over 90% of our management team started as an entry level team member
• Competitive pay
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Discounted fitness certifications and specializations through NASM, ACE, and NCSF
• Continued fitness education opportunities
• 401K Retirement Fund (Annual discretionary employer match up to 6%)
• Regular involvement in community outreach events
• Free employee Black Card Membership

Job Description Summary

The Fitness Trainer will be working with members of all fitness levels, some of whom may be first‑time gym users. This person will be responsible for designing individualized exercise programs for each member based on their exercise experience, medical background, and personal health and wellness goals. The Fitness Trainer will demonstrate, explain, and lead small group sessions in a clear, concise, and timely manner and provide regressions, progressions, or alternate exercises that will accommodate members with any medical or movement limitations as well as injuries. This position reports to the General Manager and Assistant General Manager and receives support from Fitness Training Support Managers and the Director of Fitness Training.

Essential Job Functions

• Design individualized custom exercise programs that cater to each member’s needs, plus follow‑up for progression toward their health and wellness goals;
• Train members during PE@PF small group training sessions, held in 30-60minute increments;
• Market the PE@PF program in‑club and recruit members on the gym floor to participate in PE@PF sessions;
• Inspect all gym equipment for possible malfunctions or damages and document per SOP;
• Complete basic computer tasks to enroll members into PE@PF sessions each day;
• Keep all daily and weekly paperwork and documentation in a neat and organized fashion;
• Implement new training styles and techniques into small group sessions throughout multiple areas of the gym floor;
• Educate and inform all members about our PE@PF/ fitness programs, gym equipment, safety features, and digital resources within the gym and the Planet Fitness Application;
• Educate, inform, and train all staff members on essential elements of the PE@PF programs, including conducting staff workouts, per SOP;
• Assist with tasks at the service desk and on the gym floor when applicable, including customer service and membership sales;
• Answer any questions members may have about gym equipment and general health and wellness inquiries;
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that embraces the contributions of all team members;
• Embrace a service culture as an empathetic servant leader;
• Strive to be world class, humorous, inspirational, and memorable in every action we take;
• Make decisions based on what is best for our team as well as our business;
• Believe in and promote the company’s core values, business philosophies, core purpose, and brand promise; and,
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

Education & Experience

• Certifications from one or more of the following NCCA accredited programs preferred: ACE, ACSM, NASM, NCSF, ISSA, NSCA, AFFA, or NSPA and must provide the club’s General Manager (GM) with a copy of valid certification. (Planet Fitness may provide full or partial reimbursement for CPT certifications under certain partnered accreditation sources (NCSF, NASM, ACE));
• Must be currently CPR certified and provide the club’s GM with a copy of valid CPR certification; and,
• Have an excellent understanding of Life Fitness, Matrix, and/or Precor specific strength and cardio equipment.

Skills and Abilities

• Enthusiastic passion for fitness;
• Acute desire to assist others;
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively both written and orally;
• Ability to delegate tasks as needed;
• Willingness to adapt and learn new skills;
• Great interpersonal and servant leadership skills;
• Self‑discipline and self‑initiative skills;
• Time management and prioritization skills;
• Desire to grow personally and professionally;
• An outgoing, upbeat, and energetic attitude;
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook (preferred);
• Understanding of and able to communicate the Judgment Free Zone concept; and,
• Be flexible in evolving various training techniques and programming as the fitness industry and the Planet Fitness brand evolves.

Physical Environment & Requirements

• Primarily indoor environment with normal exposure to light, sound, heat, and cold;
• Must be able to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp, and reach;
• Must be able frequently move, lift, push, pull, carry at least 60 lbs.;
• Must be able to recognize, identify, and judge behavior within environment; and,
• Must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand and must be able to exchange accurate information.

Note Regarding Solicitation

• Solicitation is not permitted.
• Employees are permitted to conduct Personal Training business on their own at a non‑Planet Fitness locations’ but cannot solicit Planet Fitness members inside the gym, nor bring in clients from a non‑Planet Fitness locations for paid Personal Training sessions inside of a Planet Fitness gym.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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