Fitness Specialist

Power Wellness•Ann Arbor, MI

10d

About The Position

The Fitness Specialist provides professional fitness services with the highest level of customer service to members and guests at The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College. The center is managed by Power Wellness Management, which specializes in managing state-of-the-art medically integrated health and fitness centers. The role includes fitness floor supervision, exercise instruction, health-history screening, fitness assessments and recommendations, responding to medical emergencies, promoting ancillary services, and maintaining fitness areas and equipment. The position is full-time and scheduled for evenings; flexibility is required for center hours, work schedules, and appointments. Weekday, weekend, and holiday opening and closing duties may be scheduled.

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 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.
Flexibility and accommodation regarding center hours, work schedules, and scheduling appointments for prospects and members.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience or an 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 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 based on members’ individual goals.
Respond urgently to medical emergencies as a first responder, bringing an AED and additional first-aid supplies, and complete an incident report for each emergency.
Promote and effectively sell ancillary services, including personal training, medically integrated programs, wellness coaching, and nutrition services.
Maintain knowledge of events and activities within the center.
Conduct facility rounds every 30–60 minutes, including 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.
Potentially 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.