Fitness Trainer

Grow with us!

We are Excel Fitness, a Planet Fitness franchise group based out of Austin, TX with 90+ clubs and growing! Since 2016, we have grown from 16 locations in TX to over 90 locations in 6 states in great markets like Austin, Dallas, Raleigh, Tulsa, and NW Arkansas.

We are opening new clubs each year and with that kind of growth, you can build a great career here! In fact, most of our senior managers started at entry level and worked their way up to now earning base salaries that begin at $42k as a GM, $60k as a Regional manager (responsible for 5-10 locations), and all the way up to over a $100k as a Regional Director overseeing 10+ locations!

All of our Team Players (what we call our employees) are responsible for creating a positive member experience through superior level of customer service and cleanliness, and no matter where you start , there is room to grow with us!

Job Summary

The Fitness Trainer will be responsible for creating a positive member experience through fitness knowledge and support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct and run the Planet Fitness PE@PF program, including creating and following the schedule.
• Consult with members regarding their fitness goals and instruct them on how to properly and safely use the equipment.
• Create bi-weekly updates consisting of a variety of exercises.
• Meet class requirements based on club size and member traffic.
• Assist in front desk related activities including :
• Answer phones in a friendly manner and assist callers with a variety of questions.

Check members into the system.

New member sign-up.

Take prospective members on tours.

Respond to member questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner and elevate to Assistant Manager or Manager as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements

• A passion for fitness and health!
• Upbeat and positive attitude.
• Punctuality and reliability are a must.
• Exceptional customer service skills; able to interact in a positive and professional way with members and co-workers, exceeding the member’s expectations.
• Strong listener with the ability to empathize and problem solve.
• Demonstrate diplomacy in all interactions while using appropriate behavior and language.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• Nationally Certified Training Certificate required.
• High School diploma / GED equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Physical Demands

• Continual standing and walking during shift.
• Continual talking in person or on the phone during shift.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Will occasionally encounter commercial cleaning products during shift.
• Our team players and members are our top priority! That’s why we are following super-strict safety and cleaning protocols.
• Mask up! All of our team players are required to wear masks at all times while in-club and members are required to follow all state & local mask mandates.
• Squeaky Clean! We’ve always been known for our clean clubs, but we have kicked that up to ensure our equipment and facilities are effectively sanitized against COVID-19.
• Social Fitnessing! We offer a touch-less check in for our members and promote keeping a safe distance between all.
• Need a day off? Full time employees have paid leave to take a break!

Benefits & Perks

• Make payday any day by taking advantage of our financial wellness benefit, MyFlexPay
• Every Team Player receives a FREE Planet Fitness Black Card Membership
• Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) gives you free and confidential access to counseling resources
• PLUS - Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Parental Leave, and Health Insurance Benefits are offered to all eligible Team Players

What are you waiting for? APPLY TODAY!