• Health Fitness Professional (fill-in)

    HealthFitness (Vernon Hills, IL)


    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.

     

    Health Fitness Professional - Vernon Hills, IL

     

    On-call / substitute, working on an as needed basis

     

    HealthFitness is looking for a **Health Fitness Professional** to join the fitness team at our corporate client site located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. 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.

     

    _This is a fill-in position to cover for regular employees when they are unable to work._

    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.

    + Other duties as needed/assigned.

    Minimum Requirements:

    + Associate's degree or higher in a fitness related field or 2+ years of industry experience plus a Group Fitness Instructor and/or Personal Trainer certification(s) from a HealthFitness approved provider.

    + Adult CPR/AED and First Aid certification from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council, or American Safety & Health Institute required prior to start date.

    + 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: $16 - $19/hour. 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.