Fitness Specialist

Power Wellness•Clive, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fitness Specialist is responsible for providing professional fitness services with the highest level of customer service to members and guests of the center. This role is part of a team at MercyOne Health & Fitness Center, which is managed by Power Wellness Management, a company specializing in medically integrated health and fitness centers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a 4 year college or university in a health-related, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education major required.
CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (Provided by Power Wellness)
Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service based manner.
Ability to multi-task and maintain a controlled and professional demeanor.
Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide fitness floor supervision and basic exercise instruction for members, guests and medically integrated program participants.
Screen health history information and coordinate processes for the receipt of medical clearance as applicable.
Schedule and perform all appointments for fitness assessments, orientations and follow up appointments complying with established protocols.
Deliver and explain fitness assessment results with the provision of exercise guidelines and program recommendations to members. Discuss and make recommendations related to their individual goals.
Arrive as first responder to all medical emergencies with urgency, bringing AED and additional first aid supplies. Complete incident report for all medical emergencies.
Promote and effectively sell all ancillary services including, but not limited to personal training, medically integrated programs, wellness coaching and nutrition services.
Maintain knowledge of all events and activities within the center.
Perform facility rounds every 30-60 minutes including monitoring of all pool, locker rooms 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 and report any required maintenance or repair, removing the equipment from service until maintenance is completed.
May conduct strength and conditioning group fitness classes with a current NCCA accredited certification. The class must not be a licensed format outside of the scope of their certification (Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Les Mills, MOSSA, BARRE, Aqua, Cycle, etc).
Ability to lift 45 pounds.
The ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours, work schedules and scheduling appointments for prospects and members.
Other duties as assigned.