Fitness Professional (part-time)

About the Role

HealthFitness is looking for a part‑time (8 hours per week) Health Fitness Professional to join the team at our client site located in Alexandria, VA. 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 the fitness facility, conduct fitness testing and assessments, advise participants of the results, and design individualized programs to meet members’ interests, abilities, and goals.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervises the 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, advises participants of results, and designs individualized programs to meet participants’ interests, abilities, and goals.
• Researches health & fitness educational topics, identifies appropriate participant educational materials, and 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 recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of student interns.
• Other duties as needed/assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field (Kinesiology, Exercise Science, etc.) or 2+ years fitness and wellness industry experience, plus fitness industry certification(s) from a HealthFitness‑approved provider.
• OSHA‑compliant Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Applicants must meet hiring requirements, including but not limited to a pre‑employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry‑recognized Group Exercise Instructor certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT, or NETANCCA.
• Accredited Personal Trainer certification from an industry‑recognized and HealthFitness‑approved agency.
• Proficiency in fitness assessment and exercise prescription.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer‑service skills, including the ability to motivate others.
• Competency in delivering HealthFitness and site‑specific programs and services.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, 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.

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $14 /hr – $16 /hr. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant considerations.

Schedule

Part‑time, 8 hours per week. Current availability needed: Tuesdays 5:45 AM – 1:45 PM.