Fitness Trainer

Planet Fitness-United Fitness Partners•Kenner, LA

About The Position

The Fitness Trainer is a high-energy, positive team member who helps Planet Fitness members achieve their fitness goals and build confidence using equipment properly. The role leads the PE@PF group fitness program and designs simple individual workout programs for members of all ages and skill levels. The Fitness Trainer engages and encourages members, delivers outstanding customer service, and helps attract members to fitness classes. The role also helps maintain equipment and perform minor repairs, keeps the club and equipment clean, and monitors and promotes gym policies and safety practices in a judgement-free environment. From time to time, the Fitness Trainer may assist the wider team at the welcome desk, check in members, give tours, support member enrollment, and handle other club responsibilities. Duties and activities may change as the business grows.

Requirements

Current national training certification; examples include ACE, NASM, ISSA, ACSM, or NSCA.
Knowledge of fitness equipment and ability to demonstrate how to use each piece.
One to three years of experience in a related field involving training or education in health and wellness.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Ability to speak, understand, read, and write in English.
Dependability and punctuality.
Passion for helping others.

Nice To Haves

Studies in kinesiology, exercise science, or an associated field.
Spanish bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Lead the Planet Fitness PE@PF group fitness program.
Design individual workout programs suited to members’ fitness levels and build their confidence using club equipment.
Engage and encourage members and help them achieve their fitness goals.
Find new and current members to participate in fitness classes.
Deliver outstanding customer service.
Maintain equipment and handle minor repairs so equipment is ready for member use.
Keep the club and equipment clean.
Monitor and promote gym policies and safety practices.
Assist at the welcome desk with member check-ins, tours, enrollment, and other club responsibilities as needed.