Planet Fitness, a private equity backed fitness retailer, is seeking candidates for the role of a Fitness Trainer. The Fitness Trainer is a highly friendly and courteous individual who consistently delivers first-rate service and fosters 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.
Essential Duties and 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.

Hours (Initial job training hours may vary as well as when the needs of the facility change.)

• Discuss your availability with the Hiring Manager and/or notate it on your application.
• Hours based on club needs.

Skills

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years old or older
• A High School Diploma Or Equivalent required, Associates degree preferred
• Six months face to face customer service experience in a retail environment required or 1-year Fitness experience preferred
• Bilingual a plus
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company contribution towards health benefits that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD and Critical Illness (applicable to Full Time employees)
• Paid Time Off benefits (applicable to Full Time employees)

Planet Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person