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Job overview
Planet Fitness is hiring a Fitness Trainer. The Fitness Trainer will create a positive member experience through fitness knowledge and support. Responsibilities include conducting the Planet Fitness PE@PF program, consulting with members on fitness goals, instructing on equipment use, and creating bi-weekly exercise updates. The role also assists with front desk activities such as answering phones, checking in members, new member sign-ups, and giving tours.
Key focus areas include Conduct and run the Planet Fitness PE@PF program, including creating and following the schedule, Consult with members regarding their fitness goals and instruct them on how to properly and safely use the equipment, and Create bi-weekly updates consisting of a variety of exercises.
Successful candidates bring Current CPR Certification, Nationally Certified Training Certificate, and High School Diploma/GED Equivalent. Important skills include Fitness Knowledge, Positive Attitude, Punctuality, Reliability, Exceptional Customer Service, and Strong Listener.
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Full job description
Grow with us!
We are Excel Fitness, a Planet Fitness franchise group based out of Austin, TX with 90+ clubs and growing! Since 2016, we have grown from 16 locations in TX to over 90 locations in 6 states in great markets like Austin, Dallas, Raleigh, Tulsa, and NW Arkansas. We are opening new clubs each year and with that kind of growth, you can build a great career here! In fact, most of our senior managers started at entry level and worked their way up to now earning base salaries that begin at $42k as a GM, $60k as a Regional manager (responsible for 5-10 locations), and all the way up to over a $100k as a Regional Director overseeing 10+ locations!
All of our Team Players (what we call our employees) are responsible for creating a positive member experience through superior level of customer service and cleanliness, and no matter where you start , there is room to grow with us!
Job Summary
The Fitness Trainer will be responsible for creating a positive member experience through fitness knowledge and support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Conduct and run the Planet Fitness PE@PF program, including creating and following the schedule.
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Consult with members regarding their fitness goals and instruct them on how to properly and safely use the equipment.
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Create bi-weekly updates consisting of a variety of exercises.
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Meet class requirements based on club size and member traffic.
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Assist in front desk related activities including:
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Answer phones in a friendly manner and assist callers with a variety of questions.
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- Check members into the system.
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- New member sign-up.
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- Take prospective members on tours.
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- Respond to member questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner and elevate to Assistant Manager or Manager as needed.
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Qualifications/Requirements
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A passion for fitness and health!
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Upbeat and positive attitude.
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Punctuality and reliability are a must.
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Exceptional customer service skills; able to interact in a positive and professional way with members and co-workers, exceeding the member’s expectations.
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Strong listener with the ability to empathize and problem solve.
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Demonstrate diplomacy in all interactions while using appropriate behavior and language.
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Current CPR Certification required.
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Nationally Certified Training Certificate required.
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High School diploma/GED equivalent required.
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Must be 18 years of age or older.
Physical Demands
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Continual standing and walking during shift.
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Continual talking in person or on the phone during shift.
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Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
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Will occasionally encounter commercial cleaning products during shift.
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Our team players and members are our top priority! That’s why we are following super-strict safety and cleaning protocols.
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Mask up! All of our team players are required to wear masks at all times while in-club and members are required to follow all state & local mask mandates.
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Squeaky Clean! We’ve always been known for our clean clubs, but we have kicked that up to ensure our equipment and facilities are effectively sanitized against COVID-19.
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Social Fitnessing! We offer a touch-less check in for our members and promote keeping a safe distance between all.
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Need a day off? Full time employees have paid leave to take a break!
Benefits & Perks
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Make payday any day by taking advantage of our financial wellness benefit, MyFlexPay
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Every Team Player receives a FREE Planet Fitness Black Card Membership
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Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) gives you free and confidential access to counseling resources
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PLUS - Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Parental Leave, and Health Insurance Benefits are offered to all eligible Team Players
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