Health Fitness Professional (substitute)

HealthFitness•Providence, RI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness is seeking an as-needed/fill-in Health Fitness Professional for a client site in Providence, Rhode Island. The role coordinates, implements, and delivers health and fitness programs, services, promotions, and outreach activities. It provides service to members and participants to support participation, outcomes, and customer satisfaction. Coverage is needed Monday through Friday, as needed, during either or both of the 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. schedules. The position supervises the fitness facility, supports safe equipment use and exercise participation, and provides individual and group exercise instruction. It also leads health improvement programs, conducts fitness assessments, develops individualized exercise programs, delivers health education, and supports membership and outreach efforts. Additional duties include creating marketing and communication materials and coordinating the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of student interns. Applicants must meet hiring requirements, including a pre-employment drug test. The compensation range is $20–$25 per hour; the final wage offer depends on factors including location, qualifications, experience, and skill set.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field such as Kinesiology or Exercise Science, or at least 2 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 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, and design individualized programs aligned with participants’ interests, abilities, and goals.
Research health and fitness education topics, identify appropriate educational materials, and conduct seminars or presentations.
Participate in membership drives, enroll 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 recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating student interns.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.