Fitness Instructor (South Houston/Brazoria County)
About The Position
Houston Fitness Partners, an independently owned Planet Fitness franchisee, is hiring a Fitness Instructor to deliver a welcoming, non-intimidating fitness experience. The role conducts the PE@PF group fitness program, creates simple workout programs when requested, encourages members to join classes, and helps maintain a safe workout environment. Instructors assess participants’ abilities and needs, monitor progress, and adjust programs as appropriate. The position also includes member service and club operations: greeting members and guests, answering questions and phone calls, assisting with check-in, sign-ups and account updates, addressing concerns, conducting prospective-member calls and tours, and cleaning and sanitizing the club and equipment. Cleaning may take up to 50% of a shift. The instructor may be assigned to any Planet Fitness location within the Houston Fitness Partners franchise.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must obtain CPR/AED certification before employment and maintain it while employed.
- Must hold a current nationally certified training certificate and maintain certification while employed.
- Superior customer service skills.
- Self-starter able to take initiative with minimal direction and supervision.
- Punctuality, dependability, and a solid work ethic.
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Able to stand and walk continually throughout the club during a shift.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must work around toxic chemicals and perform frequent cleaning and sanitizing.
- Must perform some bending, twisting, and reaching.
Nice To Haves
- Six to twelve months of prior fitness instruction experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct the Planet Fitness PE@PF group fitness program and design simple workout programs upon request.
- Encourage new and current members to join fitness classes.
- Maintain a safe workout environment for members.
- Evaluate individuals’ abilities, needs, and physical conditions and develop suitable programs for special requirements.
- Monitor participants’ progress and adapt programs as needed.
- Greet members and guests as they enter and leave the club, and assist with questions, check-in, sign-ups, contact or billing updates, and cancellations.
- Answer phones promptly and courteously and provide accurate information to callers.
- Use communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer concerns and support a positive experience.
- Make prospective-member calls and conduct tours, assessing membership needs.
- Regularly clean and sanitize the club, equipment, and facilities; this may occupy up to 50% of a shift.
- Work at any Planet Fitness location within the Houston Fitness Partners franchise, as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time staff working at least 30 hours per week.
- 401(k) plan eligibility after 12 months of employment.
- Free Planet Fitness Black Card gym membership.
- Opportunities for growth.
- 10 days of paid time off annually and select holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
