Health Fitness Professional (substitute)

HealthFitness•Providence, RI

2d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is hiring an as-needed/fill-in Health Fitness Professional at a client site in Providence, Rhode Island. The role coordinates, implements, and/or delivers health and fitness programs, services, promotions, and outreach activities, providing outstanding service to members and program participants to maximize participation, outcomes, and customer satisfaction. Coverage is needed Monday through Friday, as needed, for shifts of 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and/or 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. The position supervises the facility, supports participant safety, provides exercise instruction, conducts fitness assessments, leads health-improvement programs, and promotes participation. It also includes health education, marketing and communications, and coordination of a student internship program. HealthFitness describes a range of health and financial benefits, competitive pay, personal and professional support, training and development, and flexible employment opportunities. The compensation range for this position is $20–$25 per hour; the final wage offer depends on factors including location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. Applicants must meet hiring requirements, including a pre-employment drug test.

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.
Fitness industry certification(s) 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.
Meet hiring requirements, including a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Industry-recognized Group Exercise Instructor certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT, or NETA.
NCCA-accredited Personal Trainer certification from an industry-recognized and HealthFitness-approved agency.
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.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, including at minimum Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to organize and prioritize work demands effectively, including project coordination.
Ability to work effectively and enthusiastically, with initiative and creativity, both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Supervise the facility, interact with participants, and monitor equipment and participant safety.
Provide individual and group exercise instruction and educate participants on 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 their interests, abilities, and goals.
Research health and fitness education topics, identify suitable educational materials, and conduct seminars or presentations.
Participate in membership drives, enroll new participants, and provide 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 recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating student interns.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.