Health Fitness Professional

HealthFitness•Vernon Hills, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Their work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each participant to help them move forward, fostering individual journeys by creating communities of health within the organizations they serve. As an employee, you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits, competitive pay, personal and professional support, training and development, and flexible employment opportunities. HealthFitness is seeking a full-time Health Fitness Professional to join the team at a client's fitness center in Vernon Hills, IL. This role offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic corporate wellness environment while supporting both fitness and recreation programming.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in a related field (Kinesiology, Exercise Science, etc.) or 2+ years’ fitness and wellness industry experience, along with fitness industry certification(s) from a HealthFitness approved provider.
OSHA compliant Adult First Aid/CPR/AED from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, or American Safety & Health Institute.
Industry recognized Group Exercise Instructor certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT or NETA: if not current, will be required within 30 days of start date.
NCCA Accredited Personal Trainer certification from an Industry recognized and HealthFitness approved agency; if not current, will be required within 60-90 days of start date.
Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including at minimum Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with enthusiasm, initiative and creativity.

Responsibilities

Supervises facility; interacts with participants and monitors equipment and participant safety.
Provides individual and group exercise instruction; educates participants on proper techniques to maximize exercise safety and effectiveness.
Coordinates and leads a variety of HealthFitness and program-specific health improvement programs & promotions.
Conducts fitness testing and assessments and advises participants of results; designs individualized programs to meet the participant’s interests, abilities and goals.
Researches health & fitness educational topics and identifies appropriate participant educational materials; conducts health education seminars/presentations.
Participates in membership drives to acquire new participants; enrolls new participants and conducts facility, program and equipment orientations.
Promotes program offerings and conducts outreach activities to increase participation and re-engage inactive participants.
Creates and maintains bulletin boards, newsletters and other marketing & communication materials.
Coordinates internship program; oversees the recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of student interns.
Other duties as needed/assigned.