Trainer

Excel Fitness•Warrenton, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trainer works in Club Operations and reports to the General Manager or Assistant Manager. The role delivers personal and small-group training, supports members in reaching their fitness goals, promotes the PE@PF program, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming club. Trainers follow the PF Trainer Playbook and PFU, stay proficient with Planet Fitness mobile app content and workout tracking, and maintain training, attendance, and program-success records in club management software. The position may be full-time or part-time, is nonexempt, and typically involves 30–40 scheduled hours per week depending on business needs. Shifts typically fall between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Monday and Friday, and noon and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Hours may also include mornings, evenings, weekends, or overnight as required, and schedules may change with business needs. No travel is expected. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The work takes place in a fitness club, where noise may regularly be loud. The Trainer uses standard office and custodial equipment and frequently handles exercise equipment. Excel Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and other employment practices.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must maintain an active Personal Training Certification and begin the recertification process one month before expiration.
CPR/AED certification required.
Proven ability to lead, encourage, develop, and supervise the work of others.
Familiarity with Excel’s mission, values, vision, and culture, as well as the Planet Fitness brand and operational requirements.
Ability and confidence to lead successful small-group sessions.
Strong communication skills with internal and external customers.
Must be team-oriented, motivated, and well-organized.
Ability to think critically and proactively evaluate solutions to problems.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in exercise science or kinesiology may be accepted in lieu of a Personal Training Certification.
Team Players who are not certified may complete a Trainer Certification of their choice within the first 30 days of employment.
Team Players who are not CPR/AED certified may complete CPR/AED training within the first 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform the Trainer role in accordance with the PF Trainer Playbook and PFU.
Be available to train members during PE@PF small-group training sessions.
Stay proficient with Planet Fitness mobile app content and workout-tracking features.
Design safe, effective, individualized exercise programs based on members’ exercise experience, medical background, and goals.
Submit training programs and workout logs to the General Manager for review as needed.
Inspect equipment for malfunctions or damage and report findings to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
Perform general equipment maintenance, including guide-rod lubrication and inspection of cables, belts, pads, and other parts.
Maintain training-session, schedule, and attendance data in club management software, and track and record PE@PF success metrics.
Monitor the club floor to ensure members use equipment correctly and follow club policies, and offer assistance as needed.
Engage and encourage members, support their individual goals, promote the PE@PF program, and recommend free training sessions when appropriate.
When sessions are not booked, walk the floor, greet members, and look for opportunities to assist them.
Educate Team Players about the PE@PF program and its sessions, and encourage them to share that information with members.
Build enthusiasm for the program among Team Players and members to increase PE@PF usage.
Monitor and maintain club cleanliness and atmosphere.
Assist front-desk operations as needed, including point-of-sale use.
Communicate professionally with members and provide a high level of member service.
Assist the General Manager and represent the company at community events and other outreach activities.