Fitness Professional

Responsibilities Deliver engaging 1:1 coaching, small‑group training, and group fitness classes with clear instruction, motivation, and appropriate progressions. Offer basic nutrition coaching and healthy eating guidance within scope, supporting members in developing sustainable habits that complement their fitness goals. Maintain strong floor presence to engage members, answer questions, and promote safe, effective equipment use and proper exercise form. Build supportive member relationships while guiding onboarding, orientations, and introductory training. Conduct comprehensive fitness assessments and design individualized, evidence‑based programs tailored to goals, abilities, and health history. Provide corrective exercise, mobility strategies, and safe modifications for diverse or special‑population needs, while tracking progress through reassessments. Ensure safety and risk management by monitoring techniques, maintaining clean and organized spaces, and upholding policies and professional ethics. Contribute to program development, workshops, and collaborative initiatives with fitness leadership, community center initiatives, and wellness partners as appropriate. Participate in ongoing professional development, continuing education, and staff training to maintain expertise. Required Qualifications 18 years of age, High School Diploma or Equivalent Industry recognized Health or Fitness Coaching, Personal Training, and Group Exercise Certification (ACE, NASM, ACSM, ISSA, NSCA, etc.) Current CPR/AED certification (or obtained within 30 days of hire). Strong interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills to be able to inspire, support, and encourage participation. Adaptability to work effectively with beginners, athletes, older adults, youth, and special populations. Ability to provide safe, effective instruction for diverse populations. High-energy, positive attitude, and good at managing time and work demands. Be willing to obtain knowledge on rock climbing and supervise this area. Preferred Qualifications Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field OR advanced coursework (preferred) Additional specialty certifications (e.g., Corrective Exercise, Strength & Conditioning, Functional Training, Senior Fitness, etc). Experience performing fitness assessments and designing individualized programs. Background in community recreation, membership-based fitness centers, or wellness programs. Benefits Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually 3 weeks of paid holidays Premium free health insurance Flexible spending accounts Short-term disability Life insurance 401k with match Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Forest County Potawatomi Community