Fitness Trainer
planet fitnessElkton (MD)
About the role
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 goalsb) Be able to fully demonstrate, explain, and lead small group sessions in a clear, concise, and timely mannerc) Provide regressions, progressions, or alternate exercises that will accommodate members with any medical or movement limitations as well as injuriesd) Have an excellent understanding of Life Fitness, Matrix, and/or Precor specific strength and cardio equipment inside the facilitye) Educate and inform all members about our PE@PF/ fitness programs, gym equipment, safety features, and digital resources within the gym and the Planet Fitness Appf) 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 PE@PF 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 SOPMarket the PE@PF program in-club and recruit members on the gym floor to participate in PE@PF sessions
- Inspect all gym equipment for possible malfunctions or damages and document per SOPKeep all daily and weekly paperwork in a neat and organized fashion
- Complete basic computer tasks to enroll members into PE@PF 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 PE@PF 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
- 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.
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