Fitness Instructor
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, and supports a safe, inclusive, motivating “Judgement Free Zone®.” It provides general fitness instruction, not one-on-one personal training, and helps members use equipment properly and confidently. The position also supports member engagement, gym cleanliness and safety, session participation tracking, front desk operations, and club events. This is an onsite position at FG Fitness Norwalk LLC in Norwalk, Ohio.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must work onsite; the position is not remote.
- 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.
- Have an upbeat and positive attitude.
- Be punctual and reliable.
- Be a strong listener with the ability to empathize and problem solve.
- Demonstrate diplomacy in all interactions and use appropriate behavior and language.
- Submit to a background check within the first week of hire, including a National Criminal Scan, National Sex Offender Registry, National Security/Terrorist Watch List, and County Criminal Search; continued employment depends on a satisfactory outcome.
- Be able to perform the physical demands described for the role, including CPR and operation of equipment as needed.
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 orientations through the “PE@PF” program, teaching safe and effective use of gym equipment.
- Design and lead small-group fitness classes that align with Planet Fitness standards and member needs.
- Provide general fitness instruction, encouragement, tips, and guidance; this role does not provide one-on-one personal training.
- Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere for members of all fitness levels.
- Build relationships with members to encourage regular participation and promote retention.
- Remain visible and available on the club floor to assist members.
- Promote the “Judgement Free Zone®” and help ensure members feel welcome and supported.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workout environment.
- Perform extra-duty cleaning during downtime or as requested by club management, and regularly wipe down and disinfect equipment.
- Immediately report equipment issues or safety concerns to management.
- Track and record participation in fitness sessions.
- Support front desk operations, 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 insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Term life insurance
- Other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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