Fitness Specialist

Power Wellness • Lewis Center, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fitness Specialist provides professional fitness services and a high level of customer service to members and guests at Mount Carmel Fitness Center in Lewis Center, Ohio. The center is managed by Power Wellness Management, which specializes in state-of-the-art medically integrated health and fitness centers.

The role includes supervising the fitness floor, providing basic exercise instruction, arranging and conducting fitness assessments and orientations, and explaining assessment results and exercise recommendations. The Fitness 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 requires flexibility with center hours, work schedules, and appointment scheduling.

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, and 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide fitness floor supervision and basic exercise instruction to members, guests, and medically integrated program participants.
• Screen health history information and coordinate processes for obtaining medical clearance 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 tailored to members’ individual goals.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies as a first responder, bringing an AED and additional first aid supplies, and complete an incident report for each medical emergency.
• 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 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 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 is not a licensed format outside the scope of that certification.
• Be flexible and accommodating with center hours, work schedules, and appointment scheduling for prospects and members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time