Manager of Programming and Engagement

About the role

Passionate about fitness programming and ready to grow your career in corporate wellness? HealthFitness is seeking a Manager of Programming & Engagement to lead dynamic population-based fitness initiatives at our Boston, MA corporate client site. This is a 100% in-person, full-time (40 hours/week) role with a unique blend of onsite programming (60%) and leadership support across multiple off-site locations (40%). In this role, you'll bring creativity, strong organization, and a member-first mindset to deliver engaging programming and high-quality experiences. Success in this role requires clear, professional communication , the ability to navigate and respond to complex or challenging situations thoughtfully and promptly , and a consistent commitment to following established policies and procedures . What makes this role stand out: 🕒 Full-time, 40 hours/week ✅ Weekday schedule only (M-F) - no nights or weekends 🔄 Flexible daytime shifts aligned with programming needs 🌎 Leadership exposure across multiple locations ✈️ Monthly travel (approx. 1x/month, includes overnight stay) 📈 Opportunity to grow within corporate fitness & wellness If you're energized by creating impactful fitness experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment, this is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career. Responsible for the design, delivery, and promotion of onsite programs, delivering innovative programming to support the growing needs of the client, while also providing remote leadership and support for group fitness programming across multiple non fitness center locations. Partners closely with key stakeholders to align engagement strategies, ensure consistent program quality, and drive participation with accountability for program execution, outcomes, and reporting. Key Accountabilities: Create, execute, and maintain an annual Engagement Plan aligned with client culture, with a primary focus on onsite success. Includes leading onsite fitness initiatives, day-to-day program coordination, and ownership of defined KPIs and engagement targets. Lead the overall strategy and standards of non‑fitness‑center group exercise and engagement programming, including remote oversight of programming and instructors across multiple office locations. This includes hiring, training and onboarding instructors. Assess effectiveness of programs and resources by supporting the consistent tracking of program participation and satisfaction to ensure continuous improvement that drives outcomes. Ensure consistency in branding and key messages, leveraging standard content and tools that ensure a high-quality, consistent promotional strategy across all non-fitness center locations. Identify innovations, trends, and opportunities to enhance programming through best practices and market analysis. Other duties as needed/assigned.