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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. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.

HealthFitness is looking for substitute/as-needed/fill-in (number of hours working depends on demand and scheduling) Health Fitness Professionals to join the team at our client site located in Bloomfield, CT.

In this role, you will make a direct impact on the health and well-being of our members through the coordination, implementation, and delivery of health and fitness improvement programs and services, fitness center promotions and outreach activities. You will monitor fitness facility and conduct fitness testing and assessments, advising participants of the results and designing individualized programs to meet the members’ interests, abilities and goals.

Key Accountabilities:

Supervises facility; interacts with participants and monitors equipment and participant safety.

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 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.

Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test.

Preferred:

Group Exercise class instruction requires recognized industry certification.

Personal Training requires industry certification (ACE, AFAA, NSCA, NASM)

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: $20.00/hr - $21.00/hr. Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Brand: HealthFitness

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business.  We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.