Fitness Assistant-Albany Med Fitness
About The Position
Albany Medical Center is seeking a full-time Fitness Assistant to support the wellness goals of its workforce and students. The Fitness Center is a corporate-style gym with state-of-the-art equipment, workout classes, and wellness initiatives. The Fitness Assistant supports the Director of Rehab, following their direction on program development, customer service standards, member services, group fitness offerings, and other fitness center initiatives. The role may involve assessing client fitness, motivating clients and team members, identifying training needs, applying first aid, developing instructional programs, leading recreational activities and fitness classes or circuits, monitoring and communicating client progress, and instructing clients in safe equipment use and exercise techniques. The Fitness Assistant also applies basic nutritional practices and provides information and resources on nutrition, weight control, and other lifestyle issues. Early-evening weekday availability is required. The role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information. Workforce members must access and use only the minimum information necessary to perform assigned duties and make reasonable efforts to protect it from unauthorized access or modification in accordance with Albany Med Health System policies and standards.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in a related exercise field.
- ACLS, BCLS, and AED certifications.
- Certification from a nationally recognized or accredited professional organization in fitness or physical education, such as NEA certification, a New York State license, ACSM exercise instructor certification, personal trainer certification, or strength and conditioning specialist certification.
- Early-evening weekday availability.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in recreation, physical education, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Support the Director of Rehab in program development, customer service standards, member services, group fitness offerings, and other fitness center initiatives.
- Assist with assessing client fitness and identifying specific training needs.
- Motivate clients and team members.
- Apply first aid procedures.
- Construct instructional programs and lead recreational activities, fitness classes, and fitness circuits.
- Monitor and communicate client progress.
- Instruct clients in safe equipment use and exercise techniques.
- Apply basic nutritional practices and provide clients with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and other lifestyle issues.
- Protect sensitive information by following minimum-necessary access and use practices and applicable Albany Med Health System policies and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
