Health Fitness Professional (flexible, as-needed)

HealthFitness•New York, NY

9d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, provides fitness solutions that connect people on-site and online and build supportive communities of health. The company offers competitive pay, health and financial benefits, personal and professional support, training and development, and flexible employment opportunities. The Health Fitness Professional works at a client site in New York City in a flexible, as-needed/fill-in capacity. Hours depend 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., and 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and/or partial four-hour shifts. The role delivers fitness and wellness programs, provides personalized support to members, and helps maintain a welcoming fitness center environment. It coordinates and delivers health and fitness programs, services, promotions, and outreach to encourage participation, positive outcomes, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

An associate’s degree in a related field such as Kinesiology or Exercise Science, or at least two years of fitness and wellness industry experience, along with 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 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

Supervise the facility, interact with participants, and monitor equipment and participant safety.
Provide individual and group exercise instruction and educate participants on proper techniques to promote 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 topics, identify suitable educational materials, and conduct health education seminars and presentations.
Participate in membership drives, enroll new 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 recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of student interns.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.