Fitness Trainer

Fitness Trainer

Job Description

Company & Benefits

As one of the largest independently owned operators of Planet Fitness clubs, Ohana Growth Partners’ core purpose is to inspire people to change their lives (and have fun doing it)! We are an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Some of our benefits include:

· Positive and professional environment where our brand promise is “Judgement Free Zone”

· Growth Opportunities: Over 90% of our management team started as an entry level team member.

· 401K Retirement Fund (Annual discretionary employer match up to 6%)

· Free employee Black Card Membership

· Discounted fitness certifications and specializations through NASM, ACE, and NCSF

· Continued fitness education opportunities

· Hourly wage (34 + hours a week) with performance bonus opportunities

· Same-Day Pay Availability

· Involvement in community outreach events

· No sales experience required, only trainer in facility

Job Description Summary

The Fitness Trainer plays an integral role in the Judgement Free Zone. They provide both group and personal training for members of all fitness levels, including first-time gym users. Therefore, they must:

a) Be able to design individualized exercise programs for individual members 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 Matrix, Life Fitness, and/or Precor strength and cardio equipment located within their specific facility.

e) Educate and inform all members about our fitness program, 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.

Tasks (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly)

1. Daily

· Reviewing session calendar for accuracy and appropriately documenting all in and out of session attendees

· Performing a club walk-through to inspect equipment for malfunctions or unusual wear and tear

· Fitness Trainer schedules are out and visible to members at the Service Desk and the Fitness Trainer table.

· Compile all necessary materials needed for the day utilizing a provided clipboard

· Touch base with management team and staff members to outline goals for the day, having them assist you with anything you may need.

· Prepare multiple workout routines that include regressions and progressions for each prescribed exercise. Variety, creativity, and flexibility is a must.

2. Weekly

· Review email communications

· Review weekly and month to date performance with management

3. Monthly

· Attend bi-weekly video conference calls with other PF Trainers across the system

· Set monthly benchmarks, broken down into weekly goals with management

· Lead a 30-minute workout for staff members at monthly team meeting

4. Quarterly

· Set performance benchmarks for upcoming quarter, broken down into monthly goals with management

Skills required:

1. Excellent communication skills. This includes both in person and digital communication.
2. Follow directions well.
3. Maintain confidentiality
4. Excellent organizational skills
5. Accuracy with numbers
6. Work well independently and with others
7. Positive attitude and willingness to help coach others
8. Willingness to broaden personal, business and fitness knowledge
9. Initiative to seek out members who need assistance
10. Upbeat and motivating attitude.
11. Punctual
12. Computer Skills (Outlook, Microsoft Programs)

Education/Certifications:

1. NCCA accredited certification. Preferably, from one of the following:

· NASM, ACE, NCSF, ACSM, ISSA, NSCA, AFFA, NSPA.

2. Must provide club with a copy of valid certification.
3. If not currently certified, you must be certified within 90 days (about 3 months) of hire or risk demotion or termination.
4. Must be currently CPR certified and provide club with a copy of the CPR certification.

Solicitation Policy:

1. Solicitation is not allowed because it can be bothersome to the members and is a form of intimidation, which is not allowed in the Judgement Free Zone
2. Employees are allowed to conduct PT business on their own; however, this cannot be done inside Planet Fitness, nor working as at another fitness facility. (Crunch, Golds, Anytime Fitness, LA Fitness, Orange Theory, F45, etc.)

· If conducting training business on your own, you must NOT market yourself as a Planet Fitness or Ohana Growth Partners Fitness Trainer.

3. Employees cannot solicit PF members for personal business.