Health Fitness Professional (part-time)

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.

About the role

Make a difference in health and wellness! Join HealthFitness as a part-time Health Fitness Professional in Durham, NC, and help members achieve their fitness goals through coaching, fitness assessments, personalized exercise programs, and engaging wellness initiatives. If you're passionate about helping others live healthier lives and enjoy building relationships in a supportive fitness environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, implements, and/or delivers health and fitness programs and services, promotions, and outreach activities.
• Provides outstanding service to members and program participants to maximize participation, outcomes, and customer satisfaction.
• 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 and 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 and 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 and communication materials.
• Coordinates internship program; oversees the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of student interns.
• Other duties as needed/assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’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.
• Industry recognized Group Exercise Instructor 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 by start date strongly preferred; if not current will be required within 90 days.
• OSHA compliant Adult/Child 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 Qualifications

• 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.

Schedule

• Monday: 5am-1pm
• Tuesday: 5am-1pm
• Friday: 5am-12pm

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $17.00 - $19.50/hour. Additional commission opportunities for someone with an industry recognized and HealthFitness approved Personal Trainer certification. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors.