Fitness Specialist

Power Wellness•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

The Fitness Specialist provides professional fitness services to members and guests with the highest level of customer service at The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College. The center is managed by Power Wellness Management, which specializes in managing medically integrated health and fitness centers. The role includes fitness-floor supervision and exercise instruction, fitness assessments and orientations, support for medically integrated programs, emergency response, promotion of ancillary services, and maintaining safe, clean facility areas. The schedule may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays, with flexibility required to accommodate center hours and appointments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a health-related, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education major.
Obtain CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire; training is provided by Power Wellness.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and 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.

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 for 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 members’ individual goals.
Respond promptly to medical emergencies as the first responder, bringing an AED and additional first-aid supplies, and complete an incident report for each emergency.
Promote and sell ancillary services, including personal training, medically integrated programs, wellness coaching, and nutrition services.
Maintain knowledge of events and activities at the center.
Conduct facility rounds every 30–60 minutes, monitoring pools, 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, report maintenance or repair needs, and remove affected equipment from service until maintenance is completed.
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 regarding center hours, work schedules, and appointment scheduling for prospects and members.
Perform other duties as assigned.