Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Training & development
Vision insurance
Looking to make your mark with an elite organization in the fitness industry? Look no further as FFC was just named Best Gym of 2023 by the Chicago Reader. Join us as we continue building on our success!
We are looking to fill a part-time Registered Dietitian (RD) role with the potential to grow into full time. The purpose of this position is to oversee all aspects of nutrition. You will be responsible for recommending safe dietary guidelines for members and clients in a professional and quality manner to ensure exceptional member satisfaction and retention. The RD position will include selling and managing nutrition services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment for members, guests, and co-workers
Every staff member, regardless of position, has a primary and urgent responsibility to clean and disinfect all club components as they are used by members and guests and yourself. Help retain and attain new members through club promotion and customer service excellence
Help retain and attain new members through club promotion and customer service excellence
Promote and sell FFC nutrition programs to members
Conduct nutritional consultations
Analyze eating and provide nutritional guidance and meal plans for members
Provide nutritional guidance to medically referred members
Perform Resting Metabolic Rate Tests, body fat, blood pressure screenings and heart rate checks as appropriate
Lead all FFC nutritional programs including but not limited to: informational sessions, workshops and weekly in-person and virtual nutrition seminars
Provide nutritional content for the FFC website, FFC blog, and social media pages
Respond to nutrition inquiries from the website
Assist, motivate and educate members on use of machines and personal fitness goals
Monitor display and information centers and keep areas stocked with the appropriate materials and supplies
The RD will also be responsible for the supervision, safety, and cleanliness of the fitness floor
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
Current Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in the State of Illinois (Must have)
Completion of the requirements set forth by the Commission on Dietetic Registration to become a Registered Dietitian
Current CPR/AED Certifications
Preferably Personal Training and/or Group Fitness Instructor Certificate
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Able to complete multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and take initiative
Able to demonstrate accountability
Maintains the highest level of professionalism at all times
Must be able to lift 45 lbs. or more with or without reasonable accommodation
Physical requirements include: walking and standing during the entire shift (often 4-8 hours), climbing stairs, kneeling, pushing, and pulling objects, lifting and moving objects (up to 50 lbs.) with or without reasonable accommodation
What We Offer:
Insurance - Medical (only for Full time employees), Dental and Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare
Company-paid Life Insurance (only for Full time employees)
401K - with company match
Professional Development Reimbursement - FFC will match 50% of the cost for an activity up to a maximum reimbursement amount of $200 allowed during the calendar year. We encourage our staff to diversify their educational development. This benefit becomes effective after 90 days of employment (only for Full time employees)
We provide fitness instructor training and significant discounts on these educational programs (Pilates, Group Fitness, Personal Trainer, Yoga)
Other Perks of Working at FFC:
Complimentary Club Membership to use any of our FFC locations!
Open Door Policy - Your managers and the corporate team all have an open door policy
Diverse and Inclusive Culture - Our team is composed of people from different walks of life who bring their thoughts, ideas, and perspectives to form a welcoming environment
25% discounts on Spa, Retail, and Fitness classes for all employees
Employee appreciation programs
Various fringe benefits such as Nationwide Pet Insurance, Ventra Benefit Program (pre-tax dollars), T-Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text, and Data, phone plans for only $30 per line (up to 4 lines) and more
Our Purpose:
"To enhance the lives of our members and guests by improving their overall health and well-being." Our members, guests, and staff are as diverse as the city we call home. We are "Chicago from Day One," committed to building a respectful and inclusive community.