Fitness Assistant

Power Wellness•Geneva, IL

About The Position

The part-time Fitness Assistant at Delnor Health & Fitness Center provides customer service to members and guests while maintaining order and safety on the fitness floor. The center is managed by Power Wellness Management, which specializes in medically integrated health and fitness centers. The role includes supervising the fitness floor, scheduling appointments, providing orientations and basic exercise instruction, responding to medical emergencies, supporting member retention and ancillary-service sales, and helping maintain center facilities and equipment. The position may include weekday, weekend, and holiday opening and closing procedures as scheduled.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to lift 45 pounds.
Outgoing and personable, 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, with the ability to work positively and serviceably with members.
Ability to multitask and maintain a controlled, professional demeanor.
Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in a health-related, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education program while working toward a bachelor's degree.
Prior part-time work experience or an internship in the fitness industry.
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 in accordance with established protocols.
Provide fitness floor supervision, orientations, and basic exercise instruction.
Respond first to medical emergencies, bringing the AED and 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 center events and activities.
Conduct facility rounds every 30–60 minutes, monitoring pool, locker-room, 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.