About This Role
Turning your passion for health and fitness into a rewarding career is at the heart of this role. As a Health Fitness Professional, you will motivate and support individuals on their wellness journeys while being part of an energetic team dedicated to creating a healthier, stronger community through engaging fitness and wellbeing programs.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, implement, and deliver health and fitness programs and services, promotions, and outreach activities.
- Provide outstanding service to members and program participants to maximize participation, outcomes, and customer satisfaction.
- Supervise the facility, interact with participants, and monitor equipment and participant safety.
- Provide individual and group exercise instruction; educate participants on proper techniques to maximize exercise safety and effectiveness.
- Coordinate and lead a variety of health fitness and program-specific health improvement programs and promotions.
- Conduct fitness testing and assessments and advise participants of results; design individualized programs to meet participants' interests, abilities, and goals.
- Research health and fitness educational topics and identify appropriate participant educational materials; conduct health education seminars and presentations.
- Participate in membership drives to acquire new participants; enroll new participants and conduct facility, program, and equipment orientations.
- Promote program offerings and conduct outreach activities to increase participation and re-engage inactive participants.
- Create and maintain bulletin boards, newsletters, and other marketing and communication materials.
- Coordinate the internship program; oversee the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of student interns.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a related field (Kinesiology, Exercise Science, etc.) or 2+ years of fitness and wellness industry experience, along with fitness industry certification(s) from a Health Fitness approved provider.
- OSHA compliant Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certification from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, or American Safety & Health Institute.
- NCCA Accredited Personal Trainer certification from an industry-recognized and Health Fitness approved agency.
- Industry recognized Group Exercise Instructor certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT, or NETA required within 90 days of hire.
- Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test.
Nice to have:
- Proficiency in fitness assessment and exercise prescription.
- Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others.
- Competency in the delivery of Health Fitness and site-specific programs and services.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Benefits
- Enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits.
- Receive personal and professional support, training, and development.
- Flexible employment opportunities.
Important Details
- Schedule: 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday, 5:15am-1:45pm.
Application Process
- Apply through the designated platform.
About the Company
Health Fitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, creating a strong community of health. Their work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each participant to help them move forward, fostering individual journeys by creating communities of health within the organizations they serve.
