Fitness Trainer

Planet Fitness; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full 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 is seeking a Fitness Trainer to run the PE@PF program and guide new and current members toward their fitness goals. You will design simple workouts and demonstrate proper equipment use to ensure safe, effective training.

In addition to program delivery, you will assist at the front desk, sign up new members, provide tours, and respond to member inquiries with professionalism and empathy.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused fitness staff with strong communication skills.
• Ability to teach and motivate members safely and effectively.
• Professional language and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Run the Planet Fitness PE@PF program and schedule.
• Consult with members to set fitness goals and guide equipment use.
• Create bi-weekly updates with varied exercises.
• Meet class requirements based on club size and traffic.
• Assist at front desk with calls, sign-ups, and tours.
• Address member questions and escalate to management when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Punctuality

Problem solving

Diplomacy

Empathy

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.