Program Manager I - Fitness

HealthFitness; Nebraska; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans includingH

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with employer matching

Certification reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

HealthFitness in Richardson, TX, is seeking a Fitness Program Manager I to lead on-site wellness programs in a full-time role with a Monday–Friday schedule and no weekends.

You will oversee program operations, staff supervision, and the development of annual plans, while ensuring client satisfaction, outcomes tracking, and compliance with safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in related field and/or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with ability to motivate others.
• Proven supervisory experience and ability to lead a fitness program.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to organize and prioritize work demands.

Responsibilities

• Manages all program activities in accordance with HealthFitness standards.
• Develops and implements the yearly strategic plan to meet client objectives and budget; manages expenditures.
• Leads staff meetings to align on events, initiatives, and status.
• Maintains contract compliance and strong client relationships to ensure high satisfaction.
• Directs on-site fitness programs, health education activities, and staff supervision; coordinates marketing to maximize engagement.
• Tracks data and outcomes; prepares management reports; safeguards records and confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Leadership / Supervisory experience

Time management / prioritization

Program management

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Kinesiology or related discipline

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

About the role

Help people live healthier lives while growing your fitness career. HealthFitness has an exciting opportunity for a Fitness Program Manager I to join our team in Richardson, TX. In this full-time role, you’ll play a key part in delivering fitness programs, fostering a welcoming environment, and supporting employees on their wellness journeys. Best of all, you’ll enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays.

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.

• May 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degreeor higher in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Kinesiology or related discipline or equivalent combination of education, current certifications, and experience.

• 2+ years’ related industry experience.

• Current Adult CPR/AED/First Aid certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Institute, or American Safety & Health Institute required by start date. (Note: certification must have an in-person component and not 100% online/OSHA compliant).

• 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.

• Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test.

• Must have either an Industry recognized Group Exercise certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT or NETA - OR - NCCA Accredited Personal Trainer certification from an Industry recognized and HealthFitness approved agency (missing certification will be required within 90 days).

• Prior Supervisory experience.

The compensation range for this role is $50,000 - $60,000 annually. Additional commission opportunities for someone with an industry recognized and HealthFitness approved Personal Trainer certification. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market.

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.