About This Role
This role is for a highly friendly and courteous Fitness Trainer who consistently delivers first-rate service, fostering positive customer satisfaction and loyalty while promoting ignite Fitness Holdings-Planet Fitness Mission, Vision and Values. The Fitness Instructor must be adept at balancing multiple tasks with a friendly, courteous demeanor.
Responsibilities
- Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement
- Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines
- Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion
- Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements
- Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed
- Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment
- Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians
Requirements
- Ability to stand and/or walk for an entire shift
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds from ground to overhead up to 30 minutes of workday (i.e., assisting in stocking/maintaining inventory levels) with appropriate safety equipment
- Ability to occasionally bend at waist with some twisting up to one hour of workday
- 18 years old or older
- A High School Diploma Or Equivalent required
- Six months face to face customer service experience in a retail environment required or 1-year Fitness experience preferred
- Certification is required to assist and coach members. If not currently certified, a group course is provided and completion is required within the first few months of employment.
Nice to have:
- Associates degree
- CPR/AED Certification
- Bilingual
Benefits
- Company contribution towards health benefits (Applicable for Full Time Positions)
- Paid Time Off benefits (Applicable for Full Time Positions)
- Free Black Card membership and fun exercise incentives
Important Details
- Schedule: Weekday hours based on club needs; initial job training hours may vary as well as when the needs of the facility change
About the Company
Planet Fitness is a private equity backed fitness retailer.
