Health Fitness Professional

North Chicago, IL

Part time

107087

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

HealthFitness is seeking a Health Fitness Professional to join the fitness team at our corporate client site in North Chicago, IL, conveniently located in Lake County just north of Chicago .

This part-time opportunity offers approximately 9 hours per week and is ideal for a passionate fitness professional who enjoys helping others achieve their health and wellness goals. Join a supportive team environment where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through fitness programming, member engagement, and personalized wellness support.

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:

• Associate’s degree or higher in a fitness related field or 2+ years of industry experience plus a Group Fitness and/or Personal Trainer certification from a HealthFitness approved provider.

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, or American Safety & Health Institute required prior to start date.

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

Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test. The compensation range for this role is $17 - $20/hour. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market.

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.

We are looking for strategic thinkers, innovators, team players and leaders who align with our purpose of improving the health and wellbeing of those we serve.

We’re a nationwide team of more than 2,400 professionals who believe in the power of health and fitness — and creating opportunities for others to believe as well. We are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of those we serve and consider ourselves lucky to inspire, motivate and engage over 1 million participants across our 135 clients, from corporations to health systems to colleges and universities.

We started in 1975 as Fitness Systems. Over the years we expanded our services and capabilities to offer injury prevention and treatment and wellness services, so that we can truly care for the whole person. Today, we are HealthFitness and we’re backed by Trustmark, a benefits company that has supported employers and their teams for more than 100 years.