Fitness Program Coordinator

HealthFitness•Merrimack, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is hiring a full-time Fitness Program Coordinator in Merrimack, New Hampshire. The role develops, plans, coordinates, markets, implements, and evaluates health and fitness programs and events to maximize participation, engagement, outcomes, and customer satisfaction. The coordinator manages program delivery and staff, ensures staff are trained and certified, monitors quality, gathers and reports on program results, and aligns programs with the client’s business needs, employee culture, and corporate health strategies. The position may also deliver services directly, including group exercise instruction, personal training, fitness testing and assessments, exercise prescriptions, new member orientations, fitness floor coverage, and facility oversight. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with occasional flexibility such as 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; weekends are not required. The compensation range is $19.00–$22.78 per hour, with additional commission opportunities for candidates with an industry-recognized and HealthFitness-approved personal trainer certification. Final compensation depends on factors including location, qualifications, experience, and skills.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Kinesiology, or a related discipline, and at least one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
Current Adult CPR/AED/First Aid certifications from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Institute, or American Safety & Health Institute by the start date. Certification must include an in-person component and must not be 100% online/OSHA compliant.
Demonstrated experience leading, coordinating, and delivering effective programs, including budgeting, marketing, and promotions.
Ability to organize and prioritize work demands effectively.
Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills, including the ability to motivate others.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including at minimum Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, with enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity.
Proficiency in fitness assessment and exercise prescription, if applicable.
Must meet hiring requirements, including a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Industry-recognized Group Exercise certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT, or NETA.
NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification from an industry-recognized agency approved by HealthFitness.

Responsibilities

Oversee programming within designated areas and develop, coordinate, manage, implement, and evaluate health and fitness programs and services.
Manage program delivery and supervise program staff; ensure staff are properly trained and certified.
Align programs with the client’s business needs, employee culture, and corporate health strategies.
Coordinate program marketing and distribute electronic and print promotional materials to increase outreach and engagement.
Gather program outcome data, measure results, evaluate effectiveness, report findings, and recommend program enhancements or modifications.
Research health and fitness topics and identify appropriate educational materials for participants.
Participate in business planning and budgeting for relevant program and service offerings.
Provide individual and group exercise instruction as applicable and educate participants on safe and effective exercise techniques.
As applicable, provide personal training, conduct fitness assessments and tests, develop exercise prescriptions, lead orientations, cover the fitness floor, and oversee facility operations.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA, PPO, and FSA options.
Retirement/401(k) plan with employer matching.
Fitness and wellness programs incentivized with medical plan discounts.
Certification reimbursement program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid new parent leave.
Paid holidays and PTO; PTO starts at three weeks for full-time associates.
Volunteer paid time off.
Free continuing education credits.
Onsite café.
Campus 9-hole disc golf course and 8 miles of scenic walking trails.