Fitness Trainer

Job summary

The Fitness Trainer is responsible for instructing participants on exercise techniques, monitoring progress, and developing personalized training programs. They must also ensure facility safety, provide first aid when necessary, and deliver high-quality customer service.

Job details

Job Details: Job Location: Lethbridge - Lethbridge, AB, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or Equivalent, Salary Range: $15.50 - $16.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Fixed Schedule, Job Category: Customer Service, Planet 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. Monday: 8:00pm - 3:00pm Tuesday: 8:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm Thursday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm Friday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm Saturday: OFF Sunday: OFF 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 CPR/AED Certification 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 is required within the first few months of employment. First Aid/CPR an asset. Benefits Competitive Salary Company contribution towards health benefits (Applicable for Full Time Positions) Paid Time Off benefits (Applicable for Full Time Positions) Free Black Card membership and fun exercise incentives Planet Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualifications:

What you’ll do

The Fitness Trainer is responsible for instructing participants on exercise techniques, monitoring progress, and developing personalized training programs. They must also ensure facility safety, provide first aid when necessary, and deliver high-quality customer service.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old. A minimum of six months of face-to-face retail customer service experience or one year of fitness experience is required, along with the ability to obtain CPR/AED certification.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Paid time off • Free black card membership • Exercise incentives

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Fitness training
• Customer service
• Exercise instruction
• Safety enforcement
• First aid
• CPR
• AED
• Program development
• Communication
• Inventory maintenance
• Customer Service
• Inventory Management
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• Private Equity
• Time Off Management
• Multilingualism
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Disabilities
• Fitness Training
• Emergency First Aid

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Customer Service & Support
• Retail
• Fitness Trainer
• Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor
• Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
• Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors