Health Fitness Professional - Merrimack, NH

HealthFitness is looking for a Health Fitness Professional to join the team at our corporate client site located in Merrimack, NH— miles south of Manchester, NH. If you have a passion for both fitness instruction and recreation coordination, we want to hear from you!

Full-time: 40 hours/week

Schedule: M-F (no weekends). Blend of opening and closing shifts; – 7 and 6 – 2

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 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.

• Industry recognized Group Exercise Instructor certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT or NETA; if not current, will be required within 60-90 days from hire.

• NCCA Accredited Personal Trainer certification from an Industry recognized and HealthFitness approved agency; if not current, will be required within 1 yr of hire.

• 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.

• Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test.

Compensation: $19/Hour - $20/Hour. Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications. Additional commission opportunities for someone with an industry recognized and HealthFitness approved Personal Trainer certification.

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 and FSA options, retirement/401(k) with employer matching program, certification reimbursement program, paid new parent leave, paid Holidays and PTO (starting at 3 weeks for full-time associates), volunteer paid time off and much more.