Health Fitness Professional - Glenview, IL

HealthFitness is hiring a Health Fitness Professional to join the team at our client site located in Glenview, IL. If you thrive in a supportive, wellness-focused environment and enjoy helping others reach their goals, we want to hear from you!

Schedule: M-Th, 10:30a - 6:30p

• 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.

• Associate’s degree or higher 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.

• Industry recognized Group Exercise Instructor certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT or NETA: if not current, will be required within 30 days of start date.

• NCCA Accredited Personal Trainer certification from an Industry recognized and HealthFitness approved agency; if not current, will be required within 60-90 days of start date.

• 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 effectively both independently and as part of a team with enthusiasm, initiative and creativity.