Health Fitness Professional

HealthFitness • New York, NY

7d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is hiring two full-time, benefits-eligible Health Fitness Professionals in New York, NY. The role coordinates, implements, and/or delivers health and fitness programs, services, promotions, and outreach activities, providing outstanding service to members and participants to maximize participation, outcomes, and customer satisfaction. The position includes hands-on fitness and wellness programming and frequent member interaction. Two schedules are available: Monday–Friday, 5:15 a.m.–1:45 p.m.; or Monday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m., and Friday, 11:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

The Health Fitness Professional supervises the facility, interacts with participants, and monitors equipment and participant safety. They provide individual and group exercise instruction, conduct fitness assessments, design individualized programs, lead health improvement programs and promotions, and deliver health education. The role also supports membership growth and participant engagement, develops marketing and communication materials, and coordinates the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of student interns.

The position requires an associate’s degree in a related field or at least two years of fitness and wellness industry experience, along with specified fitness certifications. The compensation range is $22.00–$25.00 per hour, with additional commission opportunities for those holding an approved Personal Trainer certification. HealthFitness offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans; retirement savings with employer matching; certification and tuition reimbursement; paid new parent leave; paid holidays and PTO; and paid volunteer time off.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field such as Kinesiology or Exercise Science, or at least two years of fitness and wellness industry experience, along with fitness industry certifications from a HealthFitness-approved provider.
• OSHA-compliant Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, or American Safety & Health Institute.
• NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification from an industry-recognized and HealthFitness-approved agency.
• Industry-recognized Group Exercise Instructor certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT, or NETA, required within 90 days of hire.
• Must meet hiring requirements, including a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in fitness assessment and exercise prescription.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills, including the ability to motivate others.
• Competency in delivering HealthFitness and site-specific programs and services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including at minimum Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work demands effectively, including project coordination.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the facility, interact with participants, and monitor equipment and participant safety.
• Provide individual and group exercise instruction and educate participants on proper techniques for safe and effective exercise.
• Coordinate and lead HealthFitness and program-specific health improvement programs and promotions.
• Conduct fitness testing and assessments, explain results to participants, and design individualized programs based on participant interests, abilities, and goals.
• Research health and fitness topics, identify educational materials, and conduct health education seminars and presentations.
• Participate in membership drives, enroll new participants, and conduct facility, program, and equipment orientations.
• Promote program offerings and conduct outreach to increase participation and re-engage inactive participants.
• Create and maintain bulletin boards, newsletters, and other marketing and communication materials.
• Coordinate the internship program, including recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of student interns.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including 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.
• Paid time off, starting at three weeks for full-time associates.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Additional commission opportunities for employees with an industry-recognized and HealthFitness-approved Personal Trainer certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree