Health Fitness Professional (base pay + personal training commission)
HealthFitness is seeking a dynamic Health Fitness Professional (base pay + personal training commission) to join our team at our corporate client site in downtown Washington, D.C. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on—whether offering Personal Training, energizing groups through fitness classes, or developing creative fitness programs that inspire lasting change.
***Commission: Increase your take‑home pay with the potential to earn an additional $3k–$10k per year in personal training commissions, on top of your hourly rate!
***Schedule: 40 hours/week, M-F, Blend of opening, midday and closing shifts between the hours of 5:50a -9p. No weekends!
***Accessible: via Metro stop nearby.
***Perks: In addition to a full benefits package, enjoy professional development opportunities, volunteer paid time off, free gym membership to use off shift and much more!
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.
- 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 CPR/AED from American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, or American Safety & Health Institute.
- NCCA Accredited Personal Trainer certification from an Industry recognized and HealthFitness approved agency required prior to start date.
- Industry recognized Group Exercise Instructor certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT or NETA required within 60-90 days of hire.
- Proficiency in fitness assessment and exercise prescription.
- Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others.
- Competency in the delivery of HealthFitness and site-specific programs and services.
- 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.
Compensation: $19/Hour - $22/Hour. Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications. Additional commission opportunities for someone with an industry recognized and HealthFitness approved Personal Trainer certification.
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 and FSA options, retirement/401(k) with employer matching program, certification reimbursement program, 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.