Exercise Specialist

Optum • Los Angeles, CA

424d • $41,600 - $45,760

About The Position

The Exercise Specialist will work at a high-profile fitness center in Los Angeles, CA, focusing on promoting healthy lifestyle habits. This full-time position involves conducting fitness consultations, developing fitness programs, and teaching group fitness classes. The role requires a passion for fitness and the ability to engage with clients to enhance their overall wellness experience.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field, or a NCCA-accredited personal training certification.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Industry knowledge in exercise testing and exercise prescription.
• Ability to operate various fitness tools and equipment.
• Competence with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in QoS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing fitness consultations for participants, including movement screens, needs analyses, and goal setting.
• Develop comprehensive progressive fitness programming to support and motivate participants.
• Monitor, engage, and instruct participants in the fitness center on the safe and effective use of equipment.
• Educate participants on health and fitness information and available programming.
• Complete internal development courses through a learning management platform.
• Maintain a positive customer and client experience by providing high-quality service.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness rewards program
• Free memberships to various fitness facilities and wellness subscriptions
• 24/7 health and wellness support through the Employee Assistance program
• Free professional development courses
• Discounted certifications through industry leading agencies
• Free CPR/AED certifications
• Free continuing education courses and credits
• Employee Referral Reward program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree