Risk and Safety Manager at Planet Fitness

Description

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.

Qualifications

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