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. Join our team at HealthFitness and make a direct impact on the health and well-being of our members! We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated **Health Fitness Professional** to join our client site in **Kanata, Ottawa.** In this role, you will have the opportunity to coordinate, implement, and deliver health, fitness and recreation programs and services, as well as promote our fitness center and engage with the community through outreach activities. If you are passionate about health and fitness and enjoy working in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and be a part of our mission to improve the well-being of individuals in Kanata, Ottawa! Schedule: 40 hours/week, M-F between the hours of 10a-6:30p. *May be able to start earlier on Mondays/Fridays. **Key Accountabilities:** + Monitors 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, including fitness/health/recreation programs. + 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. + May create and maintain bulletin boards, newsletters and other educational materials. + Other duties as-needed/assigned. **Minimum Requirements:** + Diploma/Associate's degree or higher in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Kinesiology or related discipline required **_or_** equivalent combination of education, certifications and industry experience. + Current Adult First Aid and CPR/AED certifications from Canadian Red Cross, LifeSaving Society, St. Johns Ambulance, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Ottawa Paramedic Service. + Group Exercise instructor and Personal Training certification from HealthFitness approved agency. ( _Flexible:_ _If you onl_ _y have one of these certifications, we can provide you up to 6 months to obtain the other.)_ + Proficiency in fitness assessment and exercise prescription. + 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. Brand: HealthFitness Come join HealthFitness! Join a team that will not only utilize your current skills but will enhance them as well. You may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request. You may contact 800-636-3304 or jobs@hfit.com for assistance. For the fifth consecutive year we were selected as a **Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune** . The award is based exclusively on Trustmark associate responses to an anonymous survey. The survey measured 15 key drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of an organization.