HealthFitness has an exciting and new opportunity for a full-time benefit eligible (40 hours per week) HEALTH FITNESS PROFESSIONAL at our corporate client fitness center located in STAMFORD, CT! In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating, implementing, and delivering health and fitness programs and services, promotions and outreach activities to the employee population on-site. This role is responsible for providing outstanding service to members & program participants to maximize participation, outcomes and customer satisfaction. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:                

• 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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Kinesiology or related discipline; 1-2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR/AED and first aid certifications or BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Industry recognized Group Exercise certification is preferred, but will be required within 6 months of hire.

PREFERRED:

• Personal Training certification from ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NSCA or NASM preferred.
• 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.
• Experience/willingness.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. 

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