Fitness Trainer

Job Details Job Location: 209 Cleveland - Cleveland, TN 37323 Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $14.50 - $15.50 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Description The Fitness Trainer is a key role of the Judgement Free Zone and is known as the “Heartbeat of the Gym”. You will be working with members of all fitness levels, some of whom could be first time gym users. Therefore, you must: a) Be able to design individualized exercise programs for each member based on their exercise experience, medical background, and personal health and wellness goals b) Be able to fully demonstrate, explain, and lead small group sessions in a clear, concise, and timely manner c) Provide regressions, progressions, or alternate exercises that will accommodate members with any medical or movement limitations as well as injuries d) Have an excellent understanding of Life Fitness, Matrix, and/or Precor specific strength and cardio equipment inside the facility e) Educate and inform all members about our View email address on click.appcast.io/ fitness programs, gym equipment, safety features, and digital resources within the gym and the Planet Fitness App f) Be flexible in evolving various training techniques and programming as the fitness industry and the Planet Fitness brand evolves Duties include but are not limited to: Design individualized custom exercise programs that cater to each member’s needs, plus follow-up for progression toward their health and wellness goals Train members during View email address on click.appcast.io small group training sessions, held in 30-60minute increments Submit all exercise prescriptions and weekly workout logs to the Fitness Training Support Manager for review, per SOP Market the View email address on click.appcast.io program in-club and recruit members on the gym floor to participate in View email address on click.appcast.io sessions Inspect all gym equipment for possible malfunctions or damages and document per SOP Keep all daily and weekly paperwork in a neat and organized fashion Complete basic computer tasks to enroll members into View email address on click.appcast.io sessions each day Implement new training styles and techniques into small group sessions throughout multiple areas of the gym floor Educate, inform, and train all staff members on essential elements of the View email address on click.appcast.io programs, including conducting staff workouts, per SOP. Assist with tasks at the service desk and on the gym floor when applicable, including customer service and membership sales Answer any questions members may have about gym equipment and general health and wellness inquiries Skills required Enthusiastic passion for fitness Acute desire to assist others Ability to listen and communicate effectively Ability to delegate tasks as needed Willingness to adapt and learn new skills Great interpersonal servant leadership skills Self-discipline and self-initiative skills Time management skills Desire to grow personally and professionally An outgoing, upbeat, and energetic attitude Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook (preferred) Qualifications/Certifications Certifications from one of the following NCCA accredited programs preferred: ACE, ACSM, NCSF, ISSA, NSCA, AFFA, NASM, or NSPA. Must provide the club’s GM with a copy of valid certification. Planet Fitness may provide full or partial reimbursement for CPT certifications under certain partnered accreditation sources (NCSF, NASM, ACE) Must be currently CPR certified and provide the club’s GM with a copy of valid CPR certification. Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field can be considered Required Weekly Schedule Monday: 11 AM - 8 PM Tuesday: 11 AM - 7 PM Wednesday: 11 AM - 7 PM Thursday: 9 AM - 1:30 PM Friday: 8 AM - 12:30 PM 1 unpaid 30-minute break per shift. Opportunity to change schedule after some tenure. Solicitation Policy Solicitation is not permitted because it can be perceived as a form of intimidation, which not part of the Planet Fitness Judgement Free Zone culture Employees are permitted to conduct PT business on their own at a non-PF location but, again, they cannot solicit PF members inside the gym, nor bring in clients from a non-PF location for paid PT sessions inside of a PF gym. #J-18808-Ljbffr Planet Fitness