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Fitness Program Manager

HealthFitness
North Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025
HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.

HealthFitness has an exciting new opportunity for an entry-level Fitness Program Manager at our client site located in North Chicago (Lake County), IL. This location offers an 8k sq. ft. facility with cardio and strength training equipment, full-service locker rooms with amenities, fitness testing and counselling room, Spin studio, group exercise studio, an array of specialty equipment, battle ropes and outdoor pavilion.

In this role, you will manage and direct all operational aspects of a midsized, single client on-site fitness program ensuring the highest level of participation, results achievement, and customer satisfaction in the delivery of onsite and virtual programs and services. You will be responsible for contract compliance; development of and adherence to the strategic business plan; staff supervision, training, hiring and development; design and facilitation of a variety of health and fitness programs; and various administrative duties including developing outcomes focused management reports. You will also implement and instruct individual and group fitness programs, provide floor supervision, fitness testing, exercise prescriptions, and orientations.

40 hours/week, M-F, combination of opening, midday, closing shifts between the hours of 5:30a-7:30p.

Position may include local travel to another site in Mettawa, IL for special events throughout the year (approximately 2-5 times per year).

Your Impact

  • Manages all program activities in accordance with HealthFitness operational, quality, safety, and service standards.
  • Develops and implements the yearly strategic engagement plan to identify contract deliverables, program/ service offerings and initiatives, targeted outcomes, and marketing strategy to meet client objectives. Prepares and manages operating budget. Ensures expenditures are made in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
  • Leads regular individual and group staff meetings to ensure associates are informed about HealthFitness, client and program events, initiatives, and status.
  • Ensures contract compliance. Manages client relationship to ensure that high customer satisfaction is maintained and HealthFitness value is reinforced.
  • Directs the implementation of individual and group fitness programs, health education activities, motivational programs, and special events; coordinates marketing and communications to maximize program engagement, bringing in HealthFitness Corporate support as appropriate.
  • Tracks participant and program data for measurement of individual and program goal achievement, outcomes, and results; creates outcomes focused management reports based on the identified business plan goals and objectives. Manages all record and data management activities at the worksite, ensuring the proper storage, retention, and confidentiality all data collected in accordance with HealthFitness requirements.
  • Conducts informal safety checks daily and performs routine safety audits on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis in accordance with HealthFitness guidelines.
  • Performs staff responsibilities as appropriate including floor supervision, fitness testing, exercise prescription, new member facility and equipment orientations, personal training, and group exercise class instruction. Verifies equipment is well maintained and operating properly; ensures locker rooms are clean and stocked, and coordinates prompt resolution to facility related issues.
  • In conjunction with Director Program Management & Engagement, introduces new HealthFitness programs, products, and services to the client.
  • Other duties as needed/assigned.

What You Bring With You

  • Associate’s degree or higher in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Kinesiology or related discipline along with 2 years’ related industry experience OR equivalent combination of education, current certifications, and experience.
  • Current Adult CPR/AED/First Aid certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council or American Safety & Health Institute.
  • NCCA Accredited Personal Trainer certification from an Industry recognized and HealthFitness approved agency.
  • Industry recognized Group Exercise certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT or NETA; if not current, will be required within 3 months of hire.
  • Ability to lead, manage and operate a fitness center.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others.
  • Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands.
  • Computer proficiency in MS Office including at minimum Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Compensation: $50k/Year - $55k/Year. Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications. Additional commission opportunities for someone with an industry recognized and HealthFitness approved Personal Trainer certification.

Brand: HealthFitness

Come join HealthFitness! Join a team that will not only utilize your current skills but will enhance them as well. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision plans including HSA, PPO and FSA options, retirement/401(k) with employer matching program, fitness and wellness programs incentivized with medical plan discounts, certification reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement, paid new parent leave, paid Holidays and PTO (starting at 3 weeks for full-time associates), volunteer paid time off and much more.

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business.  We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For the fifth consecutive year we were selected as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune. The award is based exclusively on Trustmark associate responses to an anonymous survey. The survey measured 15 key drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of an organization.

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000

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