Fitness Trainer

Planet Fitness • Suitland, MD

10d • $17 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fitness Trainer works with members of all fitness levels, including first-time gym users, to design individualized exercise programs based on each member’s exercise experience, medical background, and health and wellness goals. The trainer demonstrates, explains, and leads small-group sessions, adapting exercises with regressions, progressions, or alternatives for members with medical or movement limitations or injuries. The position reports to the General Manager and Assistant General Manager and receives support from Fitness Training Support Managers and the Director of Fitness Training.

The role also includes promoting the PE@PF program, educating members and staff about fitness programs, equipment, safety features, and digital resources, inspecting equipment, maintaining records, and assisting with service desk and gym-floor duties as needed. The position is part-time, hourly, and non-exempt.

Requirements

• Must be currently CPR certified and provide the club’s General Manager with a copy of valid CPR certification.
• Have an excellent understanding of Life Fitness, Matrix, and/or Precor strength and cardio equipment.
• Have a passion for fitness and a strong desire to assist others.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to delegate tasks as needed.
• Willingness to adapt and learn new skills.
• Strong interpersonal and servant leadership skills.
• Self-discipline and self-initiative.
• Time-management and prioritization skills.
• Outgoing, upbeat, and energetic attitude.
• Understanding of and ability to communicate the Judgment Free Zone concept.
• Flexibility to evolve training techniques and programming as the fitness industry and Planet Fitness brand evolve.
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp, and reach.
• Ability to frequently move, lift, push, pull, and carry at least 60 pounds.
• Ability to recognize, identify, and judge behavior within the environment.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others understand and to exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from one or more NCCA-accredited programs such as ACE, ACSM, NASM, NCSF, ISSA, NSCA, AFFA, or NSPA; a copy of valid certification must be provided to the club’s General Manager.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Desire to grow personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Design individualized exercise programs for members and follow up on their progress toward health and wellness goals.
• Train members during PE@PF small-group sessions, held in 30–60-minute increments.
• Promote the PE@PF program in the club and recruit members on the gym floor to participate in sessions.
• Inspect gym equipment for malfunctions or damage and document findings according to standard operating procedures.
• Complete basic computer tasks to enroll members in daily PE@PF sessions.
• Maintain neat and organized daily and weekly paperwork and documentation.
• Use new training styles and techniques in small-group sessions across multiple areas of the gym floor.
• Educate members about PE@PF and other fitness programs, gym equipment, safety features, and digital resources, including the Planet Fitness application.
• Educate and train staff on essential PE@PF program elements, including conducting staff workouts, according to standard operating procedures.
• Assist with service desk and gym-floor tasks as applicable, including customer service and membership sales.
• Answer members’ questions about gym equipment and general health and wellness.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and embrace the contributions of all team members.
• Embrace a service culture as an empathetic servant leader and promote the company’s core values, business philosophies, core purpose, and brand promise.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Positive and professional work environment with a “Judgement Free Zone” brand promise.
• Growth opportunities; over 90% of the management team started as entry-level team members.
• Competitive pay.
• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Discounted fitness certifications and specializations through NASM, ACE, and NCSF.
• Continued fitness education opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement fund with an annual discretionary employer match of up to 6%.
• Regular involvement in community outreach events.
• Free employee Black Card Membership.

What This Job Offers

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