Fitness Instructor

Planet Fitness - TG3E/CM3 • Pottsville, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fitness Trainer creates a welcoming environment for members and provides guidance, instruction, and encouragement to help them achieve their fitness goals. The role leads small-group training sessions, conducts new member orientations through the “PE@PF” program, and supports a safe, inclusive, motivating “Judgement Free Zone®.” It provides general fitness instruction rather than one-on-one personal training.

The position also engages with members on the club floor, helps maintain a clean and safe workout environment, records participation in fitness sessions, and supports front desk operations and club promotions as needed. This is an onsite, part-time position at FG Fitness Pottsville LLC in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must work onsite; this is not a remote position.
• Hold a nationally accredited trainer certification, such as ACE, NASM, ISSA, ACSM, or NSCA.
• Obtain and maintain CPR/AED certification within required timeframes.
• Obtain tanning certification within company-required timeframes.
• Demonstrate a passion for fitness and health, an upbeat and positive attitude, punctuality, and reliability.
• Be a strong listener with the ability to empathize and problem-solve.
• Demonstrate diplomacy in interactions and use appropriate behavior and language.
• Submit to a background check within the first week of hire; continued employment depends on a satisfactory outcome.
• Be able to perform the physical demands described, including prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending and other movements, and lifting up to 50 pounds; be able to perform CPR, operate equipment as needed, and communicate verbally in person or by phone.
• Have normal vision and hearing, with or without correction.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a health club, gym, or fitness training environment.
• Experience leading small-group workouts or educational sessions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new member orientation sessions (“PE@PF”), teaching safe and effective use of gym equipment.
• Design and lead small-group fitness classes aligned with Planet Fitness standards and member needs.
• Provide general fitness instruction, encouragement, equipment-use guidance, and tips; this role does not provide one-on-one personal training.
• Foster a positive, inclusive atmosphere for members of all fitness levels and promote the “Judgement Free Zone®.”
• Build relationships with members to encourage participation and retention.
• Remain visible and available on the club floor to assist members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workout environment; wipe down and disinfect equipment regularly and assist with cleaning tasks as needed.
• Report equipment issues and safety concerns to management promptly.
• Track and record participation in fitness sessions.
• Support front desk operations as needed, including answering phones, checking members into the system, signing up new members, and taking prospective members on tours.
• Assist management with club events, member appreciation days, and other promotions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Free Black Card Membership.
• 401(k) and Roth retirement savings plans.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, term life insurance, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed