Fitness Specialist

Power Wellness • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

The Fitness Specialist provides professional fitness services and a high level of customer service to members and guests at The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College, managed by Power Wellness Management. The role includes fitness floor supervision, basic exercise instruction, health-history screening, fitness assessments and orientations, exercise recommendations, emergency response, promotion of ancillary services, facility monitoring, and equipment upkeep. The position may also include teaching strength and conditioning group fitness classes when the employee holds a current NCCA-accredited certification appropriate to the class.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a health-related, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education major.
• 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

• 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 based on members' individual goals.
• Respond urgently as the first responder to medical emergencies, 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 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.
• Keep fitness areas and equipment clean; 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
• Career Level: Entry Level