Front Desk Associate

Overview

Who We Are:

At Planet Fitness, our mission has always been to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, judgement free environment. We are proud to be one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States with over 2,000 clubs and growing!

Joining the PF family means being part of a company that is based on an established culture and strong set of values. It is being a part of a supportive, engaging team that cares about bettering the health and wellbeing of the community in an environment where everyone feels like they belong.

Who You Are:

All of our Team Members at Planet Fitness share one thing in common – a passion for our amazing brand and a desire to make our members feel welcome in our Judgement Free Zone.

Characteristics that will make you a perfect match for our Front Desk Associate:

• Exhibit a positive and upbeat attitude.
• Have a passion for delivering a consistent and exceptional experience to our members, guests, and fellow PF team members.
• Pride yourself on your work while being punctual, reliable, and dependable.
• Handle all interactions with diplomacy and exhibit a genuine motivation for helping others.
• Act with integrity and show respect to everyone around you.
• Exhibit strong communication skills and have an ability to listen and empathize.
• Inspire and motivate others to achieve their goals.
• Are a quick study with the ability to apply what you have learned during online and hands-on training.

Responsibilities

About the Front Desk Associate Role:

As a Front Desk Associate, you will be responsible for providing a superior level of customer service to Planet Fitness members, prospective members, and guests while ensuring an exceptional “Judgement Free” member experience!

Daily responsibilities for the Front Desk Associate also include:

• Greet members/guests as they enter and exit the club; assisting them with any questions or concerns as they check in.
• Help to promote our Judgement Free Zone by connecting with members on the club floor, offering assistance and showing support in their fitness journeys while upholding club policies.
• Resolve member concerns and escalate to a Manager as needed.
• Answer phones in a friendly manner and assist callers with their inquiries.
• Perform membership related functions such as sign-ups, contact/billing information updates, cancellations, collecting unpaid balances and transferring memberships.
• Perform prospective member calls and tours; assessing their membership needs.
• Execute retail transactions with accuracy and drive sales goals.
• Regular, consistent cleaning and sanitizing of all exercise equipment and Black Card spa amenities. This includes communal spaces as well as your assigned area.
• Ensuring restrooms are clean and sanitized, stocked and clutter-free by following the routine cleaning schedule.
• Frequently perform a comprehensive walk of all club areas; quickly fix any safety/policy issues and address cleanliness concerns.
• Promptly address maintenance and facility concerns such as broken and/or missing equipment (i.e., dispensers, leaky faucets, fixtures, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits:

• The hourly pay range for this position is $17.77 to $18.77. Planet Fitness reserves the right to pay below or above the posted range based on factors that are unrelated to a person’s protected class.
• Planet Fitness offers a comprehensive benefit offering that includes availability to medical, dental and vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability; term life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts; vacation, sick and holiday pay; and a free Black Card Membership. Certain benefits are offered to full-time employees only.

Qualifications

About Your Qualifications:

• 6-12 months of experience in a customer service environment is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Willing to become CPR/AED Certified (Training provided by Planet Fitness).
• Basic computer proficiency.

Physical Demands of the Front Desk Associate:

• Continual standing and moving throughout the club to accomplish tasks during shift.
• Continual communicating in person or on the phone to exchange information during shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Will encounter toxic chemicals during shift.
• Frequent cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities.
• Moving self in different positions, including bending and twisting, to accomplish tasks.

Health and Safety Requirements: Every team member is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Team members are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all applicable policies and protocols, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner.