Health Fitness Professional (flexible, as-needed)

HealthFitness•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, provides on-site and online fitness solutions designed to connect people and support healthier lifestyles. The Health Fitness Professional works at a client site in New York City in a flexible, as-needed/fill-in capacity, with hours dependent on demand and scheduling. Coverage may include shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., as well as partial four-hour shifts. The role coordinates, implements, and delivers health and fitness programs, services, promotions, and outreach. It provides service to members and program participants to support participation, outcomes, and customer satisfaction. The position also supervises the facility, delivers exercise instruction and wellness education, conducts fitness assessments, promotes participation, and coordinates student interns. The compensation range is $18 to $20 per hour. The final wage offer depends on factors including location, qualifications, experience, and skill set. 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.
Must 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 independently and as part of a team, with enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity.

Responsibilities

Supervise the fitness facility, interact with participants, and monitor equipment and participant safety.
Provide individual and group exercise instruction and teach proper techniques to support safe and effective exercise.
Coordinate and lead HealthFitness and program-specific health improvement programs and promotions.
Conduct fitness testing and assessments, explain results, and design individualized programs based on participants’ interests, abilities, and goals.
Research health and fitness education topics, identify suitable educational materials, and conduct seminars and presentations.
Participate in membership drives, enroll participants, and conduct facility, program, and equipment orientations.
Promote program offerings, conduct outreach, 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.