Personal Training Lead & Growth Manager

Planet Fitness, Inc.; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Planet Fitness, Inc. in Texas seeks a Personal Training Manager (PTM) to lead and grow the personal training program while maintaining a hands-on client load.

You will supervise a team of trainers, ensure high-quality service, and drive club revenue through strategic scheduling and coaching. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to develop staff; CPR/AED and PT certification are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred. Equivalent related work experience or combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of Associate’s degree.
• Must maintain an active Personal Training Certification (NCCA-accredited) or Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or kinesiology.
• CPR/AED certification required. Uncertified Team Players will be given the opportunity to complete CPR/AED training within the first 30 days of employment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to inspire and develop a team. Business acumen and a results-driven mindset.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in personal training, group fitness, or fitness leadership. Previous management or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiar with Excel’s mission, values, vision, and culture, as well as the Planet Fitness brand and operational requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability, confidence, and leadership to run a successful small group session with members.
• Must be team-oriented, motivated, and well-organized.
• Ability to think critically and evaluate solutions to problems proactively.
• Must have the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, DataTrak, and other related applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Personal Trainers at the assigned location, in planning and implementing strategies to attract and keep members.
• Conduct regular one-on-one and team meetings to align Personal Trainers with company goals and performance metrics.
• Oversee the execution of personal training programs, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Fill in for PTs when they are unavailable to work as scheduled.
• Create job postings, interview potential PTs, complete new hire processes, and train new hires.
• Maintain an active personal training schedule to drive revenue and lead by example.
• Ensure trainers follow company policies, including proper documentation and scheduling.
• Responsible for conducting Team Player Assessments and evaluating competencies.
• Support the hiring process through interviews and technical evaluations.
• Provide input to help identify strong PT candidates.
• Own onboarding and training for new PTs.
• Lead coaching, day-one experience, systems training, and ongoing development.
• Partner with GM on PT-specific performance concerns and coaching plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

DataTrak

Team management

Training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Personal Training Certification (NCCA-accredited) or Bachelor’s in exercise science/kinesiology

Tools

DataTrak

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Planet Fitness, Inc. in Texas seeks a Personal Training Manager (PTM) to lead and grow the personal training program while maintaining a hands-on client load.

You will supervise a team of trainers, ensure high-quality service, and drive club revenue through strategic scheduling and coaching. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to develop staff; CPR/AED and PT certification are essential.