Fitness Assistant

Power Wellness•Lewis Center, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fitness Assistant provides high-quality customer service to members and guests at Mount Carmel Fitness Center in Lewis Center, Ohio. The role focuses on maintaining order and safety on the fitness floor, supervising and supporting members, and helping with fitness assessments, orientations, and basic exercise instruction. The position also supports member retention and promotes ancillary services, including personal training, medically integrated programs, wellness coaching, and nutrition services. The Fitness Assistant responds to medical emergencies, performs facility rounds, helps maintain clean and safe fitness areas and equipment, and completes opening and closing procedures as scheduled. The role is part-time and is based at a medically integrated health and fitness center managed by Power Wellness Management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior work experience or an internship in the fitness industry.
Outgoing, personable manner and ability to motivate members and actively teach assigned courses.
CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire; certification is provided by Power Wellness.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with members in a positive, service-based manner.
Ability to multitask and maintain a controlled, professional demeanor.
Proficient computer skills.
Ability to lift 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in a health-related, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education program while working toward a bachelor's degree.
Nationally recognized NCCA-accredited certification.
Certification to instruct certain specialty group exercise classes, as needed.

Responsibilities

Oversee interactions on the fitness floor and maintain a safe environment for members and guests.
Schedule fitness assessments, orientations, and follow-up appointments according to established protocols.
Provide fitness-floor supervision, orientations, and basic exercise instruction.
Respond to medical emergencies as the first responder, bringing the AED and first-aid supplies, and complete incident reports.
Assist with planning and implementing member retention programs.
Promote and sell ancillary services, including personal training, medically integrated programs, wellness coaching, and nutrition services.
Maintain knowledge of center events and activities.
Conduct facility rounds every 30–60 minutes, monitoring pool, locker rooms, and fitness-related areas.
Perform opening and closing procedures on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
Maintain cleanliness of fitness areas and equipment; inspect equipment and upholstery, report maintenance or repair needs, and remove affected equipment from service until maintenance is complete.
Lift up to 45 pounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.