Health Fitness Professional (part-time)
About The Position
HealthFitness has an exciting new opportunity for a part-time, Health Fitness Professional at our client site located in Cambridge, MA. This part‑time, evening role (20 hours/week) is ideal for fitness professionals seeking flexible hours while doing meaningful work that motivates and supports others. Part-time: 20 hours/week Schedule: Monday-Friday, evenings either 3pm-8pm or 5pm-8pm Coordinates, implements, and/or delivers health and fitness programs and services, promotions and outreach activities. Responsible for providing outstanding service to members & program participants to maximize participation, outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree 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.
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 the delivery of HealthFitness and site-specific programs and services.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including at minimum Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands including project coordination.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
