About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Fort Oglethorpe - Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School or EquivalentSalary Range: $12.00 - $12.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: Fixed ScheduleJob Category: TrainingPlanet Fitness, a private equity backed fitness retailer, is seeking candidates for the role of a Fitness Trainer. The Fitness Trainer is a highly friendly and courteous individual who consistently delivers first-rate service and fosters positive customer satisfaction and loyalty while promoting Ignite Fitness Holdings-Planet Fitness Mission, Vision and Values. The Fitness Instructor must be adept at balancing multiple tasks with a friendly, courteous demeanor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement;
Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines;
Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion;
Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements;
Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed;
Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment;
Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.
Hours (Initial job training hours may vary as well as when the needs of the facility change.)
Discuss your availability with the Hiring Manager and/or notate it on your application.
Weekday Hours based on club needs.
Skills
Ability to stand and/or walk for an entire shift
Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds from ground to overhead up to 30 minutes of workday (i.e., assisting in stocking/maintaining inventory levels) with appropriate safety equipment
Ability to occasionally bend at waist with some twisting up to one hour of workday
Minimum Qualifications
18 years old or older
A High School Diploma Or Equivalent required, Associates degree preferred
Six months face to face customer service experience in a retail environment required or 1-year Fitness experience preferred
Bilingual a plus
Certification is required to assist and coach members. If not currently certified, a group course is provided, and completion required within the first few months of employment.
Benefits
Competitive Salary & 401K plan
Company contribution towards health benefits that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD and Critical Illness (applicable to Full Time employees)
Paid Time Off benefits (applicable to Full Time employees)
Free Black Card membership and fun exercise incentives
Planet Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualifications
Other facts
About Planet Fitness
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.
With more than 2,600 locations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain, there’s plenty of opportunity on our Planet and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team!
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.
What you'll do
- The Fitness Trainer is responsible for observing participants, instructing them on exercise techniques, and developing training programs tailored to individual needs. They must also monitor progress and ensure safety during activities.
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