Program Manager I - Fitness

Health Fitness Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthFitness in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a full-time Program Manager I - Fitness to lead a multisite client fitness program and deliver engaging health promotion initiatives. This role focuses on creating exceptional member experiences, supervising staff, and driving participation with onsite wellness programs.

The position offers on-site leadership, design and delivery of fitness and wellness initiatives, and collaboration with client teams to achieve health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multisite fitness programs
• Ability to design and facilitate health & fitness programs
• Experience in staff supervision and training

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational aspects of a multisite-client fitness program.
• Ensure contract compliance and execute strategic business plans.
• Design and facilitate a variety of health promotion, fitness, and wellness programs.
• Monitor program performance and prepare outcomes-focused management reports.
• Provide fitness center floor coverage, member support, and facility oversight.
• Conduct fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, orientations, and coaching sessions.
• Lead energizing group fitness and individual training experiences that inspire healthy lifestyles.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Fitness instruction

Client relations

Job description

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.

About the role

Lead, Inspire & Elevate Wellness in Jacksonville! Ready to take the next step in your fitness career? Join HealthFitness as a full-time Program Manager I - Fitness at our dynamic client site in Jacksonville, FL! If you’re passionate about helping others achieve their wellness goals while gaining hands‑on leadership experience, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a thriving fitness environment.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:

• No weekends required - enjoy a healthy work-life balance!
• Lead a thriving fitness center and create exceptional member experiences.
• Drive participation and results through innovative onsite wellness programs.
• Create meaningful health outcomes by designing engaging fitness and wellness initiatives.
• Partner directly with your client to deliver outstanding service and exceed expectations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee all operational aspects of a multisite-client fitness program.
• Ensure contract compliance and execute strategic business plans that drive success.
• Design and facilitate a variety of health promotion, fitness, and wellness programs.
• Monitor program performance and prepare outcomes-focused management reports.
• Provide fitness center floor coverage, member support, and facility oversight.
• Conduct fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, orientations, and coaching sessions.
• Lead energizing group fitness and individual training experiences that inspire healthy lifestyles.

Make an Impact Every Day

This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to influence workplace wellness, inspire healthier lives, and build a rewarding career with an industry leader. If you’re energized by fitness, leadership, and creating exceptional member experiences, we’ll love to meet you!

Responsible for managing and directing all operational aspects of an on‑site fitness program ensuring the highest level of participation, results achievement, and customer satisfaction in the delivery of programs and services. Also responsible for contract compliance; development of and adherence to the strategic business plan; staff supervision, training, and development; design and facilitation of a variety of health &fitness programs; and various administrative duties including developing outcomes focused management reports.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manages all program activities in accordance with HealthFitness operational, quality, safety, and service standards.
• Develops and implements the yearly strategic business 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.
• 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 th