Recreation & Fitness Coordinator
Job Description
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.
About the role
Recreation & Fitness Coordinator – Merrimack, NH | Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Bring your energy to a role where you can shape meaningful experiences every day. HealthFitness is hiring a Recreation & Fitness Coordinator in Merrimack, NH—an opportunity to blend program creativity, hands-on fitness support, and community engagement in a dynamic, participant-focused environment. In this role, you’ll design and deliver engaging recreation and fitness programs, foster a welcoming atmosphere, and support a variety of fitness offerings that keep people active, connected, and motivated.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, enjoys variety in their day-to-day work, values meaningful connections, and is motivated to make a positive impact through health and wellness.
Schedule
🕒 Monday–Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
🔄 Occasional shift flexibility (e.g., 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
✅ No weekends
What makes this role stand out
✨ Opportunity to earn additional income through personal training commissions on top of the hourly base pay
✅ No sales quotas or high-pressure sales expectations
🔄 Diverse, hands-on role—combining recreation programming with fitness floor support, group fitness, personal training, and front desk coverage
Perks & Benefits
🎯 Comprehensive benefits package
📚 Free continuing education credits
🌴 PTO + paid holidays + volunteer paid time off
☕ Onsite café
🥏 9-hole disc golf course + 8 miles of scenic walking trails on campus
Key Accountabilities:
Oversees all programming, development, design, implementation and evaluation of recreation programming and other designated areas.
Promotes recreation and other program offerings and conducts outreach activities to increase participation including designing flyers and posters for recreation league, Projects, Gym Special Events.
Creates and maintains league and tournament brackets.
Supervises recreation program and facilities; interacts with participants and monitors equipment and participant safety.
Performs recreation maintenance responsibilities; ensures playing facilities and equipment are functional and always stocked.
Provides individual and group exercise instruction as applicable and educates participants on proper techniques to maximize exercise safety and effectiveness.
Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management, Sports Management or related discipline required or an equivalent combination of education, certifications and experience.
Current First Aid and CPR/AED certifications required from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council or American Safety & Health Institute. Note: certification must have an in-person component and not 100% online/OSHA compliant.
Industry recognized Group Exercise certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT or NETA or other specialty certification; if not current, will be required within 3 months if hire.
NCCA Accredited Personal Trainer certification from an Industry recognized and HealthFitness approved agency; if not current, will be required within 1 year of hire.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience in running leagues and creating tournament brackets required.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to meet program needs.
Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
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.