Wellness & Group Fitness Specialist

National Institute for Fitness and Sport \"NIFS\"; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) in Hershey, PA seeks a Health Fitness Specialist to design exercise programs, conduct fitness assessments, provide nutritional guidance, and deliver group workouts while ensuring safety and quality across the Fitness Center.

You will assess member health, develop personalized plans, supervise staff, participate in marketing and client programs, and uphold NIFS policies to support a welcoming, effective fitness environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in a health-related field, preferably from a four-year college/university
• Internship in a corporate fitness setting preferred
• Six months to one year of experience in the field preferred
• Ability to teach basic core and muscle conditioning group fitness classes
• Ability to safely and accurately prescribe exercise for a variety of populations using ACSM guidelines

Responsibilities

• Assess health status of members and provide exercise and wellness counseling through prescriptions and assessments
• Create educational print materials conveying safe health information and adapt writing style to audience
• Teach group exercise classes onsite and ensure safety while keeping classes inviting and well-attended
• Supervise fitness center and delegate tasks, addressing performance issues when needed
• Conduct orientations and participate in NIFS and client-led programs and services
• Assist with marketing programs and services to members and employees/residents

Job description

National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) in Hershey, PA seeks a Health Fitness Specialist to design exercise programs, conduct fitness assessments, provide nutritional guidance, and deliver group workouts while ensuring safety and quality across the Fitness Center.

You will assess member health, develop personalized plans, supervise staff, participate in marketing and client programs, and uphold NIFS policies to support a welcoming, effective fitness environment.