Fitness Trainer
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Aurora, IL 60504Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 HourlyJob Shift: Full Time & Part Time Fitness TrainerWe are looking for Fitness Trainers who want to be part of our team! The Fitness Trainer is an opportunity to begin your fitness career as well as provide leadership opportunities and growth. Our unique membership base includes a wide range of age groups and fitness levels, allowing you to fully develop your skills as a trainer while working with a large membership base.
What we offer
Great career growth opportunities - we are a dynamic and growing company
A set work schedule with weekends off!
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
A generous paid time off policy that is available on your start date and increases along with your tenure
Employee Referral Program
A 401k program with an excellent Company match
Profit sharing program!
FREE Planet Fitness Black Card Membership
This position has a $1/hour premium added to any hours worked 10:00 PM-6:00 AM.
Reimbursement available for Nationally Recognized Certified Training Certificate (not required for hire) up to $300 for the certification. If candidate does not have a certification upon hire, they will be hired in as a Member Service Representative, and need to obtain certification within 6 months from hire date.
Guardian Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
Employee Assistance Program
As a Planet Fitness Trainer, you would be
Designing individual exercise programs for each member based on their exercise experience, medical background and personal goals.
Develop and implement exercise programs that are safe, effective and appropriate for individuals who are apparently healthy or have medical clearance to exercise.
The Fitness Trainer is responsible for providing a superior level of customer service to Planet Fitness members, prospective members and guests and ensuring an exceptional "Judgement Free" member experience!
QualificationsPhysical Demands and Qualifications:
Continual standing and walking during your shift.
Continual talking to members and potential members in person and on the phone during your shift.
Desire and capacity to train at all fitness levels.
Must be able to lift 45+ pounds.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited certifications such as: NASM, ACSM, ACE, NCSF, NSCA, ISSA and/or WITS (discounts and reimbursement available). If candidate does not have a certification upon hire, they will be hired in as a Member Service Representative, at the Member Service Representatives rate of pay, and need to obtain certification within 6 months from hire date.
Customer Service experience preferred.
Punctuality and reliability is a must.
A passion for fitness and health.
Strong listener with the ability to empathize and problem solve.
Demonstrate diplomacy in all interactions while using appropriate behavior and language.
What It Means to Join the Planet Fitness Team
It means embodying our EPIC core values: Executional Excellence, People First, Integrity and Customer Mania.
It means being part of a company that cares about improving the health and well-being of our communities.
It means being a part of a supportive, engaging, inclusive workforce that values diversity and creates an environment where everyone can feel they belong.
It means encouraging professional growth and development.
It means creating a positive impact in our local communities through philanthropic initiatives.
It means being part of a brand of which you can be proud!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Company at a glance
Planet Fitness is taking the fitness industry by storm!
Enhancing people’s lives with an affordable, high-quality fitness experience requires a team of inspiring, motivated and fun-loving go-getters. As one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States, Planet Fitness is just getting warmed up. We’re continuously seeking top talent to join us in cultivating the Judgement Free Zone® and shaping the future of our brand.
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of March 31, 2026, Planet Fitness had approximately 21.5 million members and 2,909 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. Approximately 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business owners.
NOTE TO JOB APPLICANTS: We have been made aware of an increasing number of hiring fraud schemes across numerous platforms. Planet Fitness never requires advance payments of any kind for computer equipment or any other purpose at the start of employment. Any request for you to provide payment information during the application process is part of a fraud scheme. Further, we recommend that you do not provide sensitive personal information (SSN, DOB, driver’s license number) as part of the initial application process.
Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee referral program
- 401k program
- Profit sharing program
- Free planet fitness black card membership
- Guardian voluntary supplemental insurance
- Life and ad&d insurance
- Employee assistance program
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