Fitness Specialist

Power Wellness • Albany, NY

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About The Position

The Fitness Specialist provides professional fitness services and a high level of customer service to members and guests at CDPHP Fitness Connect at the Ciccotti Center, managed by Power Wellness Management. The role supports members, guests, and medically integrated program participants through fitness floor supervision, basic exercise instruction, health-history screening, fitness assessments, orientations, follow-up appointments, and individualized exercise guidance. The position also promotes ancillary services and helps maintain a safe, clean, and well-functioning facility. Work schedules may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and require flexibility to accommodate center hours and member appointments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a health-related, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education major.
• 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 with members in a positive, service-based manner.
• 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 scheduling appointments 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 in accordance with established protocols.
• Explain fitness assessment results, provide exercise guidelines and program recommendations, and discuss recommendations aligned with members’ individual goals.
• Respond urgently as the first responder to medical emergencies, bringing the AED and additional first-aid supplies, and complete incident reports for all medical emergencies.
• 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 opening and closing procedures on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• 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, provided the class is not a licensed format outside the scope of that certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level