Fitness Specialist

Power Wellness • Orland Park, IL

4d • $16 - $17

About The Position

The Fitness Specialist provides professional fitness services and a high level of customer service to members and guests at Orland Park Health & Fitness Center, a facility managed by Power Wellness Management. The role includes fitness floor supervision, basic exercise instruction, fitness assessments and orientations, and exercise guidance for members, guests, and medically integrated program participants. The specialist also responds to medical emergencies, promotes ancillary services, monitors and maintains fitness areas and equipment, and may lead certain group fitness classes when appropriately certified.

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; 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

• 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 tailored to members’ goals.
• Respond to medical emergencies as a first responder, bringing the AED and 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 center events and activities.
• Conduct facility rounds every 30–60 minutes, monitoring pools, locker rooms, and fitness-related areas.
• Perform weekday, weekend, and holiday opening and closing procedures 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 repairs are complete.
• Conduct strength and conditioning group fitness classes when holding 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.

Benefits

• Complimentary membership for the employee and one other member of their household.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time