Fitness Assistant
About The Position
The part-time Fitness Assistant at Valley Health Wellness and Fitness Center provides a high level of customer service to members and guests by maintaining order and safety on the fitness floor. The facility is managed by Power Wellness Management, which specializes in managing medically integrated health and fitness centers. The role includes supervising the fitness floor, scheduling fitness assessments and orientations, providing basic exercise instruction, responding to medical emergencies, supporting member retention, and promoting ancillary services. The Fitness Assistant also conducts facility rounds, completes scheduled opening and closing procedures, and maintains fitness areas and equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Prior work experience or an internship in the fitness industry.
- Outgoing and personable, with the 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 positively and service-mindedly with members.
- 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 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 in accordance with established protocols.
- Supervise the fitness floor and provide orientations and basic exercise instruction.
- Respond to medical emergencies as the first responder, bringing the AED and additional first aid supplies, and complete an incident report for each emergency.
- 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 events and activities within the center.
- Conduct facility rounds every 30–60 minutes, including monitoring the pool, locker rooms, and fitness-related areas.
- Perform scheduled opening and closing procedures on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
- Keep fitness areas and equipment clean; inspect equipment and upholstery, report needed maintenance or repairs, and remove affected equipment from service until maintenance is completed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
