Fitness Assistant

Leon Medical Centers • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Fitness Assistant actively engages with members and supports their fitness journeys by monitoring performance, appropriate equipment use, and time spent on equipment. The role helps maintain a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable Fitness Center environment, provides fitness guidance and group instruction, and assists with member assessments and exercise-program recommendations.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of all areas of fitness leadership instruction.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and resolve conflicts and problems courteously and tactfully.
• Commitment to encourage and motivate others to exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle through personal example.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Completed or enrolled in an accredited academic credit program or nationally recognized certificate program in Health/Wellness Science, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Personal Fitness Training, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the senior population is highly preferred.
• A degree in health science (physiology or kinesiology), and fitness and/or experience in implementing large-scale fitness programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fitness tours and orientations.
• Provide group fitness instruction and educate patrons on fitness and safety while maintaining a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs of the Fitness Center to check operational standards.
• Assist instructors in providing fitness classes when required.
• Clean and disinfect equipment and instruments after each use and at the end of the day.
• Maintain high professional standards of service, appearance, and behavior.
• Provide information, assistance, and direction to new participants concerning Fitness Center programs.
• Assist with assessments and evaluations to determine and recommend member exercise programs.
• Identify and report incidents that occur in the work area.
• Demonstrate courtesy and politeness to patients, visitors, and other employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed