Fitness Trainer

Planet Fitness; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Referral program

401k match

Profit sharing

Free Black Card membership

Certification reimbursement

Guardian insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Planet Fitness in Jackson, MI is seeking a Part-Time Fitness Trainer to design personalized exercise programs and guide members toward their health goals. The role offers a set schedule of less than 25 hours weekly, with opportunities for leadership growth within a dynamic fitness community.

Responsibilities include creating safe, effective workouts, delivering excellent customer service, and promoting the brand’s Judgement Free experience to members and guests.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Punctuality and reliability are a must.
• A passion for fitness and health.
• Strong listener with empathy and problem-solving abilities.
• Diplomacy in all interactions and professional behavior.

Responsibilities

• Design individual exercise programs for members based on experience, medical background and goals.
• Develop and implement safe, effective exercise programs for healthy individuals or those with medical clearance.
• Provide superior customer service to members, prospective members and guests and ensure an exceptional Judgement Free experience.

Skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Reliability

Communication

Passion for fitness

Problem solving

Education

NCCA-accredited certifications (NASM, ACSM, ACE, NCSF, NSCA, ISSA, WITS)

Job description

Job Location: Jackson, MI 49202

Salary Range: $16.75 Hourly

Job Shift: Part Time

We are looking for Part Time Fitness Trainers, with a set schedule of less than 25 hours, who want to be part of our team! The Fitness Trainer is an opportunity to begin your fitness career as well as provide leadership opportunities and growth. Our unique membership base includes a wide range of age groups and fitness levels, allowing you to fully develop your skills as a trainer while working with a large membership base.

What we offer:

• Great career growth opportunities - we are a dynamic and growing company
• Employee Referral Program
• A 401k program with an excellent Company match
• Profit sharing program
• FREE Planet Fitness Black Card Membership
• Reimbursement available for Nationally Recognized Certified Training Certificate (not required for hire) up to $300 for the certification. If candidate does not have a certification upon hire, they will be hired in as a Member Service Representative, and need to obtain certification within 6 months from hire date.
• Guardian Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

• Designing individual exercise programs for each member based on their exercise experience, medical background and personal goals.
• Develop and implement exercise programs that are safe, effective and appropriate for individuals who are apparently healthy or have medical clearance to exercise.
• The Fitness Trainer is responsible for providing a superior level of customer service to Planet Fitness members, prospective members and guests and ensuring an exceptional "Judgement Free" member experience!

Qualifications, Physical Demands and Qualifications

• Continual standing and walking for 5 hours or duration of shift.
• Continual talking to members and potential members in person and on the phone during your shift.
• Desire and capacity to train at all fitness levels.
• Must be able to lift 45+ pounds.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited certifications such as: NASM, ACSM, ACE, NCSF, NSCA, ISSA and/or WITS (discounts and reimbursement available). If candidate does not have a certification upon hire, they will be hired in as a Member Service Representative, at the Member Service Representatives rate of pay, and need to obtain certification within 6 months from hire date.
• Customer Service experience preferred.
• Punctuality and reliability is a must.
• A passion for fitness and health.
• Strong listener with the ability to empathize and problem solve.
• Demonstrate diplomacy in all interactions while using appropriate behavior and language.

Schedule Requirements

• Required Hours

• Minimum: Three 5-hour shifts per week (15 hours total)
• Maximum: Five 5-hour shifts per week (25 hours total)

Part Time Schedules

• Weekday mornings: 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Weekday evenings: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday mornings: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

What It Means to Join the Planet Fitness Team:

• It means embodying our EPIC core values: Executional Excellence, People First, Integrity and Customer Mania.
• It means being part of a company that cares about improving the health and well-being of our communities.
• It means being a part of a supportive, engaging, inclusive workforce that values diversity and creates an environment where everyone can feel they belong.
• It means encouraging professional growth and development.
• It means creating a positive impact in our local communities through philanthropic initiatives.
• It means being part of a brand of which you can be proud!

Equal Opportunity Employer