Fitness Trainer

Planet Fitness • Town of Amherst, NY

9d • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Planet Fitness, a private equity-backed fitness retailer, is seeking a Fitness Trainer to provide friendly, courteous service and promote positive customer satisfaction and loyalty while supporting Ignite Fitness Holdings–Planet Fitness’s mission, vision, and values. The role requires balancing multiple tasks while maintaining a welcoming demeanor. The position is part-time in Amherst, New York, with a fixed schedule determined by club needs; initial training hours and schedules may vary as facility needs change. Candidates should discuss availability with the Hiring Manager or include it in their application.

The Fitness Trainer observes and instructs participants, helps them exercise safely and effectively, evaluates their abilities and needs, and develops and adjusts suitable training programs. The trainer also explains safety rules and provides basic emergency assistance or referrals when needed. Certification is required to assist and coach members; candidates who are not already certified must complete a provided group course within the first few months of employment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of face-to-face customer service experience in a retail environment required.
• Certification is required to assist and coach members; if not currently certified, completion of a provided group course is required within the first few months of employment.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for an entire shift.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds from ground to overhead, for up to 30 minutes of the workday, using appropriate safety equipment.
• Ability to occasionally bend at the waist with some twisting for up to one hour of the workday.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• One year of fitness experience preferred.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures needed to improve their skills.
• Instruct participants on maintaining exertion levels to maximize the benefits of exercise routines.
• Teach proper breathing techniques for physical exertion.
• Evaluate individuals’ abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs for special requirements.
• Monitor participants’ progress and adapt programs as needed.
• Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations for sports, recreational activities, and exercise equipment.
• Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.
• Assist with stocking and maintaining inventory levels as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) plan.
• Company contribution toward health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, and critical illness coverage (applicable to full-time employees).
• Paid time off (applicable to full-time employees).
• Free Black Card membership and exercise incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED