Fitness and Wellness Assistant - Sistersville Wellness Center - Flex 0.5 (40 hrs biweekly) (74010)

Memorial Health System • Sistersville, WV

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About The Position

The Fitness and Wellness Assistant supports the Fitness and Wellness Specialist and Director in the daily operation of wellness centers and related programs. The role may include teaching group exercise classes and serving personal-training clients where applicable. The assistant maintains member files, performs clerical work, helps implement motivational programs, and provides member service intended to improve participation and satisfaction. Travel to different locations may be required. The role requires adherence to MHS Standards of Excellence and strict confidentiality.

At the Sistersville location, the assistant also collects and posts payments, balances charge reports and cash records, and communicates prices, balances, and payment methods. Memorial Health System describes its benefits as available to full-time and flex-time employees; bonus eligibility is available to qualifying full-time or flex-time employees, with eligibility determined upon offer.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a health-related field, or a high school diploma/GED and at least one year of experience planning and implementing exercise programs in lieu of the degree.
• BLS certification required; certification will be obtained during hospital orientation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to remain insurable by the hospital's insurance agent.
• Ability to use Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for one's actions.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to meet customer needs while following hospital policies.
• Sensitivity to others' feelings and ability to work with varied personalities, age groups, and individuals.
• Ability to organize and complete work within deadlines.
• Proficiency in taking blood pressure and understanding the use of a pulse oximeter and heart-rate monitor; training will be provided upon hiring.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with special patient populations, including diabetic, oncology, bariatric, and post-cardiac rehabilitation populations.
• Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Health Coach, or other specialty exercise or fitness certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operation of fitness facilities.
• Interact with members to promote safe exercise and explain proper equipment use.
• Address member concerns and orient new members to the facility, offering exercise recommendations appropriate to their goals, fitness levels, and physical limitations.
• Work with the director and department staff to implement evidence-based programs that meet community needs.
• Maintain fitness equipment and facility upkeep.
• Help increase wellness center membership and usage as needed.
• Perform clerical work, including ordering supplies, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and sorting mail.
• Open facilities by preparing the space and equipment for operation and classes.
• Close facilities by turning off and preparing equipment, cleaning up, and securing doors.
• Help new and current employees access and use wellness centers by assisting with documentation and badges, providing orientation and equipment guidance, and answering questions.
• Collect and post payments and balance charge reports and cash box or cash drawer records at Sistersville.
• Communicate prices, balances, and payment methods effectively.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Affordable, comprehensive benefits package for full-time and flex-time employees.
• Bonus eligibility for qualifying full-time or flex-time employees; eligibility is determined upon offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree