Health Fitness Professional

HealthFitness

. Deliver fitness and wellness programs, engage members through personalized support, and promote a welcoming fitness center environment .

Posted 10/27/2026part-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $18 - $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering fitness and wellness programs, conducting fitness assessments, and providing personalized support to enhance member engagement and satisfaction. Proficient in coordinating health improvement initiatives and managing program-specific promotions while ensuring participant safety and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fitness Industry CertificationGroup Exercise Instructor CertificationPersonal Trainer CertificationProficiency In Fitness AssessmentCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Fitness AssessmentExercise PrescriptionProgram CoordinationHealth EducationIndividualized Program Design

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationMotivational SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationCreativity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWordExcelOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree In KinesiologyOSHA Compliant Adult First Aid/CPR/AEDNCCA Accredited Personal Trainer CertificationGroup Exercise Instructor Certification

Industry Keywords

HealthFitnessFitness ProgramsWellness ProgramsParticipant SafetyCustomer Satisfaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver fitness and wellness programs, engage members through personalized support, and promote a welcoming fitness center environment
Coordinate, implement, and/or deliver health and fitness programs and services, promotions, and outreach activities
Provide outstanding service to members and program participants to maximize participation, outcomes, and customer satisfaction
Supervise the facility; interact with participants and monitor equipment and participant safety
Provide individual and group exercise instruction and educate participants on proper techniques
Coordinate and lead HealthFitness and program-specific health improvement programs and promotions
Conduct fitness testing and assessments, advise participants of results, and design individualized programs
Research health and fitness educational topics and conduct health education seminars/presentations
Participate in membership drives, enroll new participants, and conduct facility, program, and equipment orientations
Promote program offerings and conduct outreach activities
Create and maintain bulletin boards, newsletters, and other marketing and communication materials
Coordinate the internship program and oversee recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of student interns
Perform other duties as needed/assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in a related field (Kinesiology, Exercise Science, etc.) or 2+ years’ fitness and wellness industry experience
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
Applicants must meet hiring requirements including pre-employment drug test
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variety of health and financial benefits
Competitive pay
Personal and professional support
Training and development
Flexible employment opportunities