Fitness Trainer

Planet Fitness; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Weekly Team Bonus

Monthly Mystery Shop Bonus

Monthly Trainer Production Bonus

Free Black Card

Company-paid benefits after 90 days

Medical

Dental

Vision

Personal Time

Job summary

Planet Fitness in the United States is seeking a Fitness Trainer to run the PE@PF group fitness program, design simple workout plans, and teach members how to use equipment. You will create and follow schedules, assess member goals, provide bi-weekly exercise updates, and assist at the front desk with sign-ups, tours, and member inquiries.

Requires Nationally Accredited Personal Training Certification, CPR, reliable transportation, and a friendly, punctual attitude; compensation ranges from

Qualifications

• Nationally Accredited Personal Training Certification required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Run the Planet Fitness PE@PF program and create the schedule.
• Consult with members on fitness goals and show proper equipment usage.
• Create bi-weekly exercise updates with varied workouts.
• Meet class requirements based on club size and member traffic.
• Assist front desk tasks: greet callers, sign up new members, and conduct tours.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Punctuality

Empathy

Job description

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

• Create Your Own Schedule
• 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

• Nationally Accredited Personal Training Certification required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• A passion for fitness and health!
• Complete and Pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Have their own, reliable transportation and Driver's License.
• 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.
• 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 occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Will occasionally encounter toxic chemicals during shift.

More Benefits

• Eligible for: Bi-Weekly Team Bonus, Monthly Mystery Shop Bonuses and Monthly Trainer Production Bonus
• FREE Black Card membership after 30 days of employment
• Eligible for 50% Company paid benefits after 90 days of employment
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Personal Time (after 6 months)

Employees at a franchise location are employed by the Franchisee and are not employees of PFHQ (the Franchisor). PFHQ neither dictates nor controls labor or employment matters for franchisees or their employees, and does not retain any reserved authority to control the terms and conditions of employment for franchisees or their employees. Each franchisee is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law.

Compensation: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

JOIN THE CLUB.

Enhancing people’s lives with an affordable, high-quality fitness experience requires a team of inspiring, motivated and fun-loving go-getters. As one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States, Planet Fitness is just getting warmed up. We’re continuously seeking top talent to join us in cultivating the Judgement Free Zone® and shaping the future of our brand. With more than 2,000 locations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico and Australia, there’s plenty of opportunity on our Planet and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team!

Our member mission says it best: our 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. To use our product, members need to feel inspired and motivated. That’s where you come in. If you’re looking for a place where you can make a difference in a customer’s life, you’ve found it. Come to add your mojo to the Judgement Free Zone, but stay for the feeling that you’re making a difference on our Planet.

Do you hold an active, Nationally Accredited, Personal Training Certification? *

Which organization is your Personal Trainer Certification from? *

Can you commit to a minimum 34 hour work week, with rotating shifts Monday thru Friday? *

Do you have your own vehicle for traveling to and from work? *

Do you hold a valid driver’s license? *

Referral code from a current employee If no code provided, add their name instead.

Our customer service philosophy is that it’s not enough to simply meet member expectations, we want to exceed their expectations and make them our Raving Fans. In addition to positively promoting the Judgement Free Zone, we also want our members to be raving fans of the team members who are responsible for impacting their lives every day, each time they step into a Planet Fitness club. Much like that post-workout bliss, it sure feels good to know that members recognize and appreciate the people here that create their excellent experience.

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR GOLDEN THUMB AWARD WINNERS, NOMINATED BY A MEMBER IN THEIR CLUB:

Give it up for Brett, a Certified Trainer in Hampton Township, PA. Not only is he a motivating trainer, he’s an inspiration to never give up. After being diagnosed with MS, Brett kept working toward his goals and didn’t let the disease stop him. He says it best: “As I continue my job here at Planet Fitness, I cannot wait to see what new people I get to train, the lives I get to change, and show everyone that no matter what, don’t ever quit on yourself.