• Health Fitness Professional

    HealthFitness (East Hanover, NJ)


    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 a Health Fitness Professional to join the team at our large client site located in East Hanover, NJ. 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 provide individual and group exercise instruction, 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. Other duties as-needed/assigned. The site location has two fitness centers on campus and outdoor sports and recreation space.

     

    Schedule: Rotating shifts of four days/10 hour shifts and five days at 8 hour shifts, AM and PM hours

     

    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.

    + Other duties as needed/assigned.

    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 or American Red Cross. (Note: certification must have an in-person component and not 100% online/OSHA complaint)

    + Industry recognized Group Exercise certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT or NETA. (If not current will be required within 90 days of hire.)

    + ​NCCA Accredited Personal Trainer certification from an Industry recognized and HealthFitness approved agency a plus to start but required within 6 months 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: $21.00 per hour. Additional commission opportunities for someone with an industry recognized and HealthFitness approved Personal Trainer certification.

     

    Brand: HealthFitness

     

    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.

     

    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.