Fitness Instructor at Planet Fitness in Pottsville, PA

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Fitness Trainer is responsible for creating a welcoming environment for all members and providing guidance, instruction, and encouragement to help members achieve their fitness goals. This position leads small-group training sessions, conducts new member orientations, and supports the overall “Judgement Free Zone®” experience by promoting a safe, inclusive, and motivating atmosphere.

Member Support and Training

• Conduct new member orientation sessions (“PE@PF” program), teaching safe and effective use of gym equipment.
• Design and lead small-group fitness classes that align with Planet Fitness standards and member needs.
• Provide general fitness instruction and encouragement—not one-on-one personal training.
• Offer tips and guidance to help members use equipment properly and confidently.
• Foster a positive, inclusive atmosphere that supports members of all fitness levels.

Member Engagement

• Build relationships with members to encourage regular participation and promote retention.
• Be visible and available on the club floor to assist members at all times.
• Promote a “Judgement Free Zone®” and ensure all members feel welcome and supported.

Safety & Cleanliness

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workout environment.
• Assist in extra duty cleaning during down times or as needed by club management
• Wipe down and disinfect equipment regularly.
• Report any equipment issues or safety concerns to management immediately.
• Assist with additional cleaning tasks as requested.

Administrative & Team Support

• Track and record participation in fitness sessions.
• Support front desk operations as needed including:
  • ­Assist in answering phones in a friendly and professional manner.
  • ­Check members into the system and sign-up new members.
  • Take prospective members on tours.
  • Assist management with club events, member appreciation days, and other promotions.

Required:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work onsite, this is not a remote position
• Nationally Certified Trainer (accredited certification such as ACE, NASM, ISSA, ACSM, or NSCA)
• Obtain and maintain CPR/AED Certification within required timeframes.
• A passion for fitness and health!
• Upbeat and positive attitude.
• Punctuality and reliability is a must
• Obtain Tanning Certification within company required timeframes.
• Strong listener with the ability to empathize and problem solve.
• Demonstrate diplomacy in all interactions while using appropriate behavior and language
• Nationally Certified Training Certificate
• All Fitness Trainers must submit to a background check consisting of a National Criminal Scan, National Sex Offender Registry, National Security/Terrorist Watch List and County Criminal Search within the first week of hire. Continued employment will be based on satisfactory outcome of the background check.
• All Utah locations must participate in E-Verify
• This position requires employee to work on-site.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in a health club, gym, or fitness training environment
• Experience leading small-group workouts or educational sessions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Environment: Indoor environment; exposure to noise, dust, cleaning chemicals and gym equipment.

Physical: This role requires prolonged periods of standing and walking. Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, twisting, repetitive hand movement and lifting (up to 50 lbs.) may be required. The candidate must be able to perform CPR and operate equipment as needed, to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate in person or on the phone to exchange information.

Vision and Hearing: Normal vision and hearing, with or without correction.

The conditions described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable ADA accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Why you should join Planet Fitness?

• Contribute to changing people’s lives every day by helping us create a healthier Planet!
• Work alongside an amazing group of talented, dynamic professionals!

Want more reasons?

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO – Paid Time Off
• Free Black Card Membership
• 401(K) and Roth Retirement Savings Plans
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• STD, LTD, Term Life Insurance and other benefits

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees at a franchise location are employed by the Franchisee and are not employees of PFHQ (the Franchisor). PFHQ neither dictates nor controls labor or employment matters for franchisees or their employees, and does not retain any reserved authority to control the terms and conditions of employment for franchisees or their employees. Each franchisee is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law.

Note: We participate in E-Verify for all Utah locations.

E-Verify Participation Poster: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work Poster: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng\_Es.pdf