Fitness Trainer

Planet Fitness; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Job summary

Planet Fitness in Franklin Township, NJ seeks a Fitness Trainer to run the PE@PF program. You will design simple workout plans and coach new members on equipment use to help them achieve fitness goals.

You will lead the PE@PF sessions, tailor guidance to club size and member traffic, perform front desk tasks as needed, and ensure safety and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Passion for fitness and health
• Upbeat and positive attitude
• Punctuality and reliability
• Exceptional customer service and professional interaction with members and coworkers
• Strong listening, empathy and problem-solving
• Diplomacy in all interactions and appropriate behavior/language
• CPR Certification required
• Nationally Certified Training Certificate required
• High School diploma or GED required
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planet Fitness PE@PF program and manage scheduling
• Consult with members on fitness goals and teach proper use of equipment
• Create bi-weekly exercise updates with varied routines
• Meet class requirements based on club size and member traffic
• Assist front desk tasks: answer phones, check-ins, new member sign-up, tours
• Respond to member questions promptly and escalate to management when needed

Skills

Passion for fitness

Positive attitude

Punctuality

Customer service

Active listening

Diplomacy

Age 18+

Education

High School diploma/GED

CPR Certification

Nationally Certified Training Certificate

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

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.