Fitness Assistant

Power Wellness•Lewis Center, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Fitness Assistant provides a high level of customer service to members and guests while maintaining order and safety on the fitness floor at Mount Carmel Fitness Center in Lewis Center, Ohio. 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, offering basic exercise instruction, responding to medical emergencies, supporting member retention, and promoting ancillary services. The Fitness Assistant also monitors facility areas, performs scheduled opening and closing procedures, and helps maintain and inspect equipment and fitness areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior work experience or an internship in the fitness industry.
Outgoing and personable demeanor, with the ability to motivate members and actively teach assigned courses.
CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire; certification is provided by Power Wellness.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work positively and service-oriented 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 certain specialty group exercise classes, as required.

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.
Provide fitness floor supervision, orientations, and basic exercise instruction.
Respond urgently to medical emergencies as the first responder, bringing an 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 events and activities within the center.
Conduct facility rounds every 30–60 minutes, monitoring the pool, locker rooms, and fitness-related areas.
Perform scheduled opening and closing procedures on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.