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HealthFitness is seeking a passionate Health Fitness Professional to join our team at a private corporate fitness center in Glenview, IL—just 20 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic corporate wellness environment while supporting both fitness and recreation programming.

• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. (no weekends!)
• Hours: Full-time, 30 hours/week

Why this role stands out:
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes free off-shift gym access, paid volunteer time off, certification reimbursement, and ongoing professional development and much more!

You’ll work in a recently renovated private fitness center featuring a full cardio and strength setup, multi-purpose court, locker rooms, indoor track, and inviting outdoor green space with a patio and walking trails—perfect for classes and wellness activities.

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 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.

We’re a nationwide team of more than 3,000 professionals who believe in the power of health and fitness — and creating opportunities for others to believe as well. We are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of those we serve and consider ourselves lucky to inspire, motivate and engage over 1 million participants across our 190+ clients, from corporations to health systems to colleges and universities.

We started in 1975 as Fitness Systems. Over the years we expanded our services and capabilities to offer injury prevention and treatment and wellness services, so that we can truly care for the whole person. Today, we are HealthFitness and we’re backed by Trustmark, a benefits company that has supported employers and their teams for more than 100 years.