Fitness Program Manager, Bridgewater, NJ

Full Time, Monday-Friday hours, PTO/Paid Holidays/401(k), professional development and much more!

If you are ready for a leadership role and want to join an industry trailblazer, this opportunity is for you. HealthFitness is looking for a Fitness Program Manager (FPM) at our client site in Bridgewater, NJ. In this role, you'll manage and direct all operational aspects of our client's on-site fitness program ensuring the highest level of participation, results achievement and customer satisfaction in the delivery of programs and services.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with HealthFitness policies, procedures and applicable laws including recruiting, orienting, training, evaluating, developing and planning the succession of associates. Plan, assign and direct work assignments to ensure staff remains challenged and productivity is maximized.
• Staff training & development to promote and encourage career growth. Ensure certifications for safe and effective program delivery, conduct annual formal performance appraisals, and initiate formal corrective action process when warranted.
• Submit employment forms, payroll records and billing worksheets accurately and according to contract provisions and HealthFitness policies.
• Ensure contract compliance and manage client relationship.
• Develop and manage the yearly strategic business plan, operating budget, and outcomes focused programs that meet client objectives.
• Track and report participant and program data for measurement of individual and program goal achievement and results.
• Direct and market fitness center based individual and group fitness programs, health education activities, motivational programs and special events.
• Manage all fitness center program activities in accordance with HealthFitness operational, quality, safety and service standards.
• Implement and instruct individual and group fitness programs, provide floor supervision, fitness testing, exercise prescriptions, and orientations.
• Other duties as needed/assigned.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Kinesiology or related discipline required. 2+ years related experience or the equivalent combination of education, certifications and experience.
• Current Adult CPR/AED and First Aid certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute required by start date.
• Industry recognized Group Exercise certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT, or NETA required within 6 months of hire.
• Personal Training certification from an industry recognized and HealthFitness approved provider required within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to lead, manage and operate a fitness center. Proficiency in fitness assessment and exercise prescription.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others. Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office including at minimum Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test.

Why Work at HealthFitness?

**Benefits & Perks: **HealthFitness meets the diverse needs of our associates by offering personal and professional development, comprehensive benefits, and flexible employment opportunities. Benefits include health/dental/vision, life insurance, FSA and HSA, 401(k) plan, Employee Assistant Program, Back-up Care for Children, Adults and Elders and many health and wellness initiatives. We also offer a Wellness program that enables employees to participate in health initiatives to reduce their insurance premiums.

You may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request. You may contact 800-636-3304 or jobs@hfit.com for assistance.

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. EOE/AA. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Age/Disability/Veteran

For the third consecutive year we were selected as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune. The award is based exclusively on Trustmark/HealthFitness associate responses to an anonymous survey. The survey measured 15 key drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of an organization.

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DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Applications and supporting materials will only be accepted at HTTPS://ACADEMICJOBSONLINE.ORG/AJO/JOBS/19728. Applicants should upload a curriculum vita, a statement of teaching experience and interests, a statement of research interests, and copies of three representative scholarly papers, and should arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted. As part of the teaching statement (or cover letter), we invite you to describe your cultural competencies and experiences engaging a diverse student body. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2021. Inquiries may be directed to Mary Perry, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Boston University, 64 Cummington Mall, Boston, MA 02215 (MCP@BU.EDU).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.