Fitness Specialist
About The Position
The Fitness Specialist develops and implements exercise programs for general and special populations, including cardiac, diabetic, pulmonary, orthopedic, and senior populations. The role participates in health programs and promotion for Wellness Center participants, hospital employees, and the general community. The specialist is expected to assist the Fitness Coordinator with managing Wellbridge and Medical Fitness transfers, work directly with bariatric patients, and conduct personal training sessions. This is a non-management position that reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The role works day shift at Blount Memorial Hospital in the Wellness - Springbrook department.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology.
- At least one year of experience in the fitness industry or a hospital-based wellness facility is preferred.
- ACSM, ACE personal training, or CSCS certification is preferred.
- Personal training and/or clinical trainer certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in the fitness industry or a hospital-based wellness facility.
- ACSM, ACE personal training, or CSCS certification.
- Personal training and/or clinical trainer certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
Responsibilities
- Provide general coverage of the fitness floor and remain available to members.
- Promote personal training during assessments and orientations, and gain and maintain personal training clients.
- Provide exercise programming and instruction while safely addressing client needs.
- Assess clients’ functional capacity through fitness assessments, including sub-maximal VO2, muscular strength and flexibility, resting heart rate and blood pressure, cholesterol levels, circumference measurements, and body composition for adolescent, adult, and senior populations.
- Design and implement exercise programs based on members’ fitness assessment results and relevant medical history.
- Help develop, promote, and implement health education programs.
- Perform medical referrals.
- Follow up with new members and transfers.
- Conduct equipment orientations, including demonstrating proper use and explaining reasons for specific equipment usage.
- Maintain and clean equipment in the cardiovascular and strength training areas as assigned.
- Demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to the Wellness philosophy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
