Fitness Specialist

Power Wellness•Geneva, IL

4d•$15 - $17

About The Position

The Fitness Specialist provides professional fitness services and a high level of customer service to members and guests at Delnor Health & Fitness Center, a medically integrated health and fitness center managed by Power Wellness Management. The role includes fitness-floor supervision, basic exercise instruction, health-history screening, fitness assessments and orientations, exercise guidance, emergency response, promotion of center services, facility rounds, and maintaining fitness equipment and areas. The position is part-time, with a listed pay range of $15–$17 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, with a major in a health-related field, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education.
CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire; training 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.
Ability to lift 45 pounds.
Flexibility and accommodation regarding center hours, work schedules, and appointment scheduling for prospects and members.

Nice To Haves

Prior part-time work experience or a part-time internship in the fitness industry.
Nationally recognized NCCA-accredited certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise the fitness floor and provide basic exercise instruction to members, guests, and medically integrated program participants.
Screen health-history information and coordinate medical-clearance processes when applicable.
Schedule and conduct fitness assessments, orientations, and follow-up appointments according to established protocols.
Explain fitness assessment results and provide exercise guidelines and program recommendations aligned with members’ individual goals.
Respond urgently to medical emergencies as the first responder, bring the AED and first-aid supplies, and complete incident reports.
Promote and sell ancillary services, including personal training, medically integrated programs, wellness coaching, and nutrition services.
Maintain knowledge of events and activities at the center.
Conduct facility rounds every 30–60 minutes, monitoring pools, 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 equipment from service until maintenance is complete.
May conduct strength and conditioning group fitness classes with a current NCCA-accredited certification, within the scope of that certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.