Fitness Trainer

Planet Fitness; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Planet Fitness Linden is seeking a Fitness Trainer to lead the PE@PF group fitness program and help new members achieve their fitness goals by creating a simple workout plan and teaching proper equipment use.

You will design bi-weekly exercise updates, accommodate club size and member traffic, and assist at the front desk with sign-ups, tours, and member check-ins. A passion for fitness and strong customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Passion for fitness and health.
• Upbeat and positive attitude.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Exceptional customer service; interact positively with members and co-workers.
• Strong listening and problem-solving abilities.
• Diplomacy in all interactions and appropriate behavior/language.
• CPR Certification required.
• Nationally Certified Training Certificate required.
• High School diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and run the Planet Fitness PE@PF program, including creating and following the schedule.
• Consult with members on fitness goals and instruct proper, safe equipment use.
• Create bi-weekly updates with diverse exercises.
• Meet class requirements based on club size and member traffic.
• Assist at the front desk: answer phones, check-in members, sign-ups, tours.
• Respond to member questions and escalate to management as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Empathy

Problem solving

Punctuality

Team player

Diplomacy

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.