HealthFitness has a new opportunity for a HEALTH FITNESS PROFESSIONAL at our client location in GAITHERSBURG, MD. In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating, implementing, and/or delivering health and fitness programs and services, promotions and outreach activities. This role is responsible for providing outstanding service to members & program participants to maximize participation, outcomes and customer satisfaction. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:                

• Monitors fitness 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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Kinesiology, Exercise Science, etc.).
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute required within 3 months of employment.
• 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 independently and virtually as needed.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with enthusiasm, initiative and creativity.
• Competency in the delivery of HealthFitness and site-specific programs and services.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear; required to sit; and required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include: Close, distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

PREFERRED:

• Personal Training certification from ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NSCA or NASM (required to do PT).
• Industry recognized Group Exercise certification (required to teach Group Ex)
• 1+ years related experience.
• 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.

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

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