Fitness Instructor
About The Position
The Fitness Instructor 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 and equipment guidance, not one-on-one personal training. The instructor is visible and available on the club floor, builds relationships with members, and encourages regular participation. The role also helps maintain a clean and safe workout environment, records fitness-session participation, supports front-desk operations as needed, and assists with club events and promotions. This is an onsite position in an indoor gym environment.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- 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, an upbeat and positive attitude, punctuality, and reliability.
- Be a strong listener with the ability to empathize and problem-solve.
- Demonstrate diplomacy and use appropriate behavior and language in all interactions.
- Submit to the required background check within the first week of hire; continued employment depends on a satisfactory outcome.
- For Utah locations, participate in E-Verify.
- Meet the physical demands described for the role, including standing and walking for prolonged periods; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, twisting, and repetitive hand movements; lifting up to 50 pounds; and being able to perform CPR and operate equipment as needed.
- 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 orientations through the “PE@PF” program, 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, and equipment-use guidance; 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 regular participation and promote retention.
- Remain visible and available on the club floor to assist members.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workout environment, including wiping down and disinfecting equipment and assisting with additional cleaning as requested.
- Report equipment issues or safety concerns to management promptly.
- Track and record participation in fitness sessions.
- Support front-desk operations as needed, including answering phones, checking in members, signing up new members, and giving tours to prospective members.
- 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, and term life insurance.
- Other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
