At National Fitness Partners, we don’t just work in fitness— we TRANSFORM LIVES through affordable fitness. As the largest Planet Fitness franchise, we serve over one million members across 200+ clubs nationwide, creating a Judgement Free fitness experience.  

•  We Are Accountable – Self-starters who pursue excellence.
•  We Are Driven – Problem solvers who deliver results.
•  We Are Passionate – Positive energy with a real desire to help others.
•  We Are Ambitious – Always learning and growing toward success.

We believe in the power of our people to make a difference. If you’re looking for a career where your passion meets purpose, we want YOU on our team!

 Benefits:

• Cell Phone Stipend
• PTO for all employees
• 401K Retirement Fund (Employer match up to 4%!)
• Health Insurance Options including Health, Dental, Vision, family life insurance, and more
• Basic Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability I00% Company Paid!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free employee Black Card Membership including one free Black Card Membership for a direct family member

Job Summary:

Ensures the health, safety, and security of both team members and members across all clubs. This role drives proactive risk management, compliance with regulatory and franchisor requirements, and fosters a culture of safety within the organization. Partners closely with Operations, Facilities, and HR to ensure safe environments, minimize liability, and protect the brand’s reputation across all locations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts routine safety audits of all clubs to ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, local/state regulations, and franchisor safety standards.
• Monitors incident reports (member injuries, employee accidents, equipment failures) and performs root-cause analysis.
• Tracks and trends safety and liability claims across all clubs to identify patterns and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensures all fitness equipment is properly inspected, maintained, and documented for safety compliance.
• Develops and enforces emergency response plans for incidents such as medical emergencies, severe weather, or active threat scenarios.
• Partners with training team and operations leader to design and deliver safety training modules for team members such as OSHA basics, accident reporting, safe equipment use, and facility hazard identification.
• Coaches leaders (GMs, SGMs, Area Directors) on consistent application of safety and risk policies.
• Promotes a culture of safety awareness by recognizing safe behaviors and reinforcing best practices.
• Maintains centralized records of all safety incidents, workers’ compensation claims, insurance claims, and member injury reports.
• Prepares regular safety/risk dashboards for senior leadership highlighting trends, club performance, and improvement plans.
• Supports insurance renewal processes by providing risk data and demonstrating safety initiatives that reduce liability.
• Implements and manages driver safety programs for all team members operating company vehicles; ensures compliance with defensive driving standards, licensing requirements, and MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) checks.
• Investigates all motor vehicle accidents/incidents, coordinates with insurance carriers and HR, and recommends corrective action/training to prevent recurrence
• Manages fire suppression systems (sprinklers, extinguishers, alarms) in partnership with Facilities to ensure compliance with NFPA standards and local fire codes.
• Schedules and verifies required fire inspections, testing, and certifications for each location.
• Develops fire safety procedures and evacuation plans; ensures staff are trained in use of extinguishers and emergency response protocols.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Public Health, Exercise Science, Business Administration, or related field (required).
• Minimum 5-years experience in a Risk/Safety management role supporting multi-unit/multi-state operations
• Required Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour Certification (General Industry); Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP); First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification; Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP)
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting training to groups.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across 200+ locations in a fast-paced environment.
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel for trend reporting, PowerPoint for training).
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence managers, club leaders, and staff.
• Ability for overnight and daily travel 50% of the time