Trainer

Trainer Position Overview

A Trainer at Excel Fitness is responsible for instilling and maintaining integrity and compliance of the PE@PF program while ensuring the program provides value to members, the PF brand, and the company's core purpose. The primary role involves coaching and training new and existing club members through various small group training experiences to help them achieve their goals and be happy, engaged members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fully proficient in performing the role as detailed in the PF Trainer Playbook.
• Available to train Planet Fitness members during all PE@PF small group training sessions.
• Design individual exercise programs for each member based on their exercise experience, medical background, and personal goals.
• Submit all training programs and workout logs to the General Manager for review on a weekly basis or as requested.
• Inspect all equipment for possible malfunction or damage and report findings to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Perform general equipment maintenance, including guide rod lubrication, cable inspection, belt inspection, seat pad inspections, and equipment testing.
• Log training session attendance data into DataTrack system.
• Track and record PE@PF success metrics requested by the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Monitor primary workout areas to ensure members are using equipment correctly and following club rules.
• Deliver daily key contributions:
• Engage with members to drive loyalty to the PE@PF program.
• Support members in achieving their individual goals.
• Promote the program to members.
• Foster staff member understanding of the PE@PF program.
• Monitor and maintain club cleanliness and atmosphere.
• Communicate with members professionally, creating a high level of customer service.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Personal Training Certification that must remain active.
• CPR/AED certification.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Proven ability to lead, encourage, develop, and supervise the work of others.
• Familiar with Excel Fitness mission, values, vision, and culture, as well as the Planet Fitness brand and operational requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability, confidence, and leadership to run a successful small group session with members.
• Great communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Team-oriented, motivated, and well-organized.
• Ability to think critically and evaluate solutions to problems proactively.

Benefits & Perks:

• Take advantage of our financial wellness benefit, MyFlexPay.
• Every Team Player receives a FREE Planet Fitness Black Card Membership.
• Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free and confidential access to counseling resources.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Parental Leave, and Health Insurance Benefits are offered to all eligible Team Players.

Work Environment:This job operates in a fitness club environment, frequently using standard office equipment like computers, photocopiers, fax machines, and phones. The noise level may be loud, and this position will often pick up dumbbells, weight plates, and other exercise equipment on a daily basis.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will frequently need to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl during coaching sessions and other job duties. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 75 pounds.