Fitness Trainer

Planet Fitness; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness center is seeking a Fitness Trainer to run group programs and assist members in achieving their fitness goals. The role involves conducting fitness consultations, maintaining equipment, and supporting front desk operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Must maintain accredited certifications throughout employment.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to assist members with fitness goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and run the PE@PF program.
• Assist members with equipment use on the gym floor.
• Support front desk operations and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Listening

Problem Solving

Education

Personal Training Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Planet Fitness prides itself on creating a unique environment where anyone – and we mean anyone – can be comfortable. A diverse, Judgement Free Zone where a lasting, active lifestyle can be built. This product is a tool, a means to an end; not a brand name or a mold-maker, but a tool that can be used by anyone. As we evolve and educate ourselves, we will seek to perfect this safe, energetic environment, where everyone feels accepted and respected.

Reporting to the Regional Fitness Manager, the Fitness Trainer will be responsible for running the Planet Fitness group program (PE@PF) while supporting the club manager to drive member retention and club revenue. This includes assisting new members in achieving their fitness goals by designing simple workout programs and instructing them on the proper use of equipment.

Skills Required

• Customer Service: Communicates and interacts with members (as well as potential members) in a way that exceeds expectations.
• Listening: Listens to staff and members. Views the situation from everyone's perspective to work together to resolve issues.
• Problem Solving: Recognizes and defines problems. Provides solutions using all available resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct and run the PE@PF program, including fitness consultations and introducing members to the benefits of our program.
• Assist members on the gym floor with proper use of equipment and engage to boost interest in PE@PF program.
• Assist club staff in maintaining cleanliness of the club, including the 30-minute circuit room, PF 360 area, and continuous racking/re-racking of weights as needed.
• Support front desk operations as needed (e.g., checking in members, club tours, info calls, greeting).
• Maintain participation logs for each facilitated class to monitor PE@PF program performance.
• Maintain accredited certifications throughout employment: Personal Training and CPR.
• Complete company-assigned trainings and additional learning as directed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Reach and feel with hands, fingers, and arms for 75% of shift.
• Communicate verbally with members and staff.
• Regular bending and squatting.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull at least 100 pounds.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About Flynn Fitness Group LLC

As the most innovative health club brand in the United States, Planet Fitness is known for its low prices, the Lunk Alarm, and most notably, its Judgement Free Zone philosophy, which allows members to relax, get in shape, and have fun without the hard-core, look-at-me attitude prevalent in many gyms.

Planet Fitness is a franchise of fitness centers. The specific clubs supported by this position, located in Massachusetts and Georgia, are independently owned and operated by Flynn Fitness Group. As an independent franchise, we stay true to our core values: Accountability, Family, Communication, Consistency, Passion, and Having Fun.

Flynn Fitness mission statement: Our family thrives on providing a passionate, fun environment with open communication between members and staff, which creates maximum accountability.