Fitness Specialist

Power Wellness•Bourbonnais, IL

About The Position

The Fitness Specialist provides professional fitness services and a high level of customer service to members and guests of Riverside Health Fitness Center, managed by Power Wellness Management. The role supports fitness-floor operations and medically integrated programs by providing exercise instruction, fitness assessments, orientations, follow-up appointments, exercise guidance, and program recommendations. The specialist also responds to medical emergencies, promotes ancillary services, monitors and maintains facility areas and equipment, and may lead certain group fitness classes when appropriately certified. The position is part time and pays $21.00 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; 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 regarding center hours, work schedules, and appointment scheduling.

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 and provide exercise guidelines and program recommendations based on individual goals.
Respond urgently to medical emergencies as the first responder, bringing the AED and additional 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 center events and activities.
Conduct facility rounds every 30–60 minutes, including monitoring pools, locker rooms, and fitness-related areas.
Perform scheduled weekday, weekend, and holiday opening and closing procedures.
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.
May conduct strength and conditioning group fitness classes with a current NCCA-accredited certification, provided the class format is within the scope of that certification and is not a licensed format outside that scope.
Lift up to 45 pounds.
Be flexible and accommodating regarding center hours, work schedules, and appointment scheduling for prospects and members.
Perform other duties as assigned.