Fitness and Wellness Specialist (Office Hours) - De Pere, WI

Belmark•De Pere, WI

About The Position

The Fitness and Wellness Specialist develops, implements, and manages fitness programs and fitness center guidelines that promote employee and family health and well-being. The role designs initiatives to encourage participation and improve family wellness while ensuring the smooth operation of fitness activities in alignment with Belmark’s culture. As part of the Human Resources Department, the specialist supports employees in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Responsibilities include welcoming fitness center visitors and guiding them on facility use and offerings; developing inclusive strategies to increase participation; tracking and analyzing program effectiveness; and coordinating facility scheduling, equipment, maintenance, supplies, cleanliness, safety, and sanitary standards. The specialist collaborates with third-party fitness providers, trainers, and experts, partners with Internal Communications to market the facility and its offerings, and coordinates with on-site medical personnel. The role may also include special projects. The position requires following safety procedures and adhering to Safe Quality Foods requirements to support a food safety culture. The schedule is flexible based on business needs for 40 hours per week. The role is exempt. The job posting is limited to residents of Wisconsin and Arizona.

Requirements

Education typically acquired through an associate’s degree.
Knowledge of and ability to effectively use the English language.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to engage and motivate employees and family members.
Knowledge of health and fitness best practices and ability to apply them in a corporate setting.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.
Comfort using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health Science or a related field.
Certification from at least one of the following: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), or National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and/or personal trainer certification.
Two years of experience in corporate wellness, fitness programming, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage fitness programs, including group classes, wellness challenges, and special fitness events.
Welcome fitness center visitors and provide guidance on facility use and offerings.
Develop strategies to increase employee participation and ensure programs address diverse needs and interests.
Monitor, track, and analyze program participation and effectiveness; provide reports and recommendations for improvement.
Coordinate fitness center maintenance and scheduling, including equipment, classes, safety and sanitary standards, and supplies inventory and ordering.
Coordinate with the internal maintenance team or a third-party provider on facility needs.
Collaborate with third-party fitness providers, trainers, and experts, including selecting and scheduling instructors and classes.
Partner with the Internal Communications Specialist to create content marketing the facility and its offerings.
Partner with on-site medical personnel to coordinate communication and offerings for employees.
Complete assigned special projects based on business needs.
Follow required safety procedures and adhere to Safe Quality Foods requirements.