Health Fitness Professional (New York, NY)

If you have a passion for empowering others along their journey to better health, we invite you to explore this opportunity! HealthFitness is looking for a full-time, benefits eligible, Health Fitness Professional to join the team at our client site located in New York, NY. Be a part of a supportive, energetic environment where your passion for health and fitness can make a meaningful impact on our community's wellness.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, varied shifts of 5:30am-1pm or 11:30am-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.

Key Accountabilities:

• 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.  

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related field (Kinesiology, Exercise Science, etc.) or the equivalent combination of education, industry experience and current certification(s) from a HealthFitness approved provider.
• Current Adult First Aid and CPR/AED certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute required by start date. Note: certification must have an in-person component and not 100% online/OSHA compliant)
• Personal Training certification from an industry recognized and HealthFitness approved provider required.
• Industry recognized Group Exercise certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT or NETA required; if not current will be required within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to navigate electronic onboarding and timecard systems.
• Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test.

Preferred:

• 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.

Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour. Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Come join HealthFitness! Join a team that will not only utilize your current skills but will enhance them as well. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision plans including HSA, PPO and FSA options, retirement/401(k) with employer matching program, fitness and wellness programs incentivized with medical plan discounts, certification reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement, paid new parent leave, paid Holidays and PTO (starting at 3 weeks for full-time associates), volunteer paid time off and much more.