Health Fitness Professional (Substitute)

About the role

HealthFitness is seeking a substitute/as-needed (# of hours depends on the demand) Health Fitness Professional to join the team at our client site in Springfield, MA . This is an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to gain experience in the dynamic world of corporate fitness. If you're passionate about helping others live healthier lives and ready to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you! Availability: M-F, between the hours of 5:45a - 5p Perks: Certification discount program, Starbucks onsite! 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 in a related field (Kinesiology, Exercise Science, etc.) or 2+ years' fitness and wellness industry experience, along with fitness industry certification(s) from a HealthFitness approved provider. OSHA compliant Adult First Aid/CPR/AED from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, or American Safety & Health Institute required. Preferred: Industry recognized Group Exercise Instructor certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT or NETA NCCA Accredited Personal Trainer certification from an Industry recognized and HealthFitness approved agency 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. Compensation: $18/hr - $22/hr. Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications. Brand: HealthFitness HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. W e are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.