• Health Fitness Professional (part-time)

    HealthFitness (Elkins Park, PA)


    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.

     

    About the role

     

    Join Our Team as a Health Fitness Professional – Elkins Park, PA

     

    HealthFitness is seeking a passionate and energetic part-time (25 hours/week) **Health Fitness Professional** to join the team at our client site located in **Elkins Park, PA** **- a northern suburb of Philadelphia.** This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone eager to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellness of others while gaining valuable experience in both fitness instruction and gym operations.

     

    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.

     

    **25 Hours/week** (with potential to grow into a full-time position)

    **Schedule:** M-F, combination of mornings from 6a to 10p and evenings from 4p to 8p. Some weekend availability is preferred as well.

    Key Accountabilities:

    + Monitors 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 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.

    + Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others.

    + Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including at minimum Word, Excel and Outlook.

    + Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with enthusiasm, initiative and creativity.

    + Perk if you have a HealthFitness approved 200 HR Yoga, Assisted Stretching or Pilates instructor certification.

     

    Compensation: $17.00-$18.50/Hour. Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications. Additional commission opportunities for someone with an industry recognized and HealthFitness approved Personal Trainer certification.

     

    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.