Fitness Trainer

$500 Sign-up Bonus Available!

Join our team and qualify for a $500 bonus!* *Bonus paid out in two installments. $250 after 90 days of successful employment and $250 after 180 days of successful employment.

Interested in fitness and wellness?

Join our team at Planet Fitness! Help us provide a superior level of customer service to Planet Fitness members, prospective members, and guests, ensuring an exceptional "Judgement Free" experience. We thrive on friendliness and cleanliness so a positive, upbeat attitude is a must! Basic computer proficiency and frequent physical activity are required. Start your Planet Fitness career today!

Flexible hours are available. Build your own schedule.

As the Fitness Trainer, you’ll be our fitness ambassador and a key member of the Planet Fitness team. You’ll be responsible for the successful execution of the PE@PF Program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Member Training

• Design individual exercise programs for each member based on their exercise experience, medical background, and personal goals.
• Train Planet Fitness members during PE@PF small group training sessions.
• Submit all training programs and workout logs to the supervisor for review.
• Log training session attendance data into the Datatrak system.
• Track and record PE@PF success metrics.
• Monitor the primary workout areas to make sure that members are using the equipment appropriately.
• Develop and implement exercise programs that are safe, effective, and appropriate for individuals who are apparently healthy or have medical clearance to exercise.
• Conduct health history interviews in order to determine the need for referral and to identify any contraindications for exercise.
• Assist members in setting and achieving realistic fitness goals.
• Teach correct exercise form and technique, including progressions and regressions, through demonstration, explanation, and proper cueing and spotting techniques.
• Empower individuals to begin and adhere to their exercise programs using guidance, support, motivation, lapse-prevention strategies, and effective feedback.
• Design structured exercise programs for individuals and small groups.
• Educate members about fitness- and health-related topics, to help them in adopting healthful behaviors that facilitate exercise program success.
• Protect member confidentiality according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and related state and federal laws.
• Refer members to other healthcare professionals when appropriate.

Customer Service/Front Desk Activities

• Answer phones in a friendly manner and assist callers with a variety of questions.
• Check members into the system.
• Sign up new members.
• Take prospective members on tours.
• Explain and promote our unique fitness instruction classes (PE@PF) to active members and new members, helping them to keep their workouts new and exciting.
• Utilize POS system to assist with new membership cards, change of address and billing or payment questions.

Club Cleanliness and Maintenance

• Perform regular facility cleaning and upkeep such as mopping up spills, re-racking weights, and picking up trash.
• Perform regular cleaning of assigned fitness equipment.

Qualifications/Skills

• Must have a NCCA accredited trainer certification (example: AEC or NCSF)
• Must be CRP/AED certified
• Must be friendly
• Passion for health and fitness
• Personify the core values of Planet Fitness: teamwork, positivity, integrity, passion, and accountability.

Physical Demands

• Visible continuous activity during the shift
• Continual talking in person or on the phone to members during shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent climbing, balancing, kneeling, and crouching during the shift
• Frequent cleaning of equipment and facilities

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.