Fitness Staff - MTS Youngsville

Ochsner Health•Youngsville, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This job assumes responsibility for designing fitness programs, performing fitness evaluations, and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the weight room and cardiovascular areas. The role designs and implements member fitness programs in accordance with American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines, performs evaluations, maintains ActivTrax workouts, and connects with members on the fitness floor, by phone, and during consultations. It also helps maintain clean and orderly fitness areas, enforces rules and procedures, follows opening and closing procedures, and manages paperwork and physician clearance forms in accordance with HIPAA. The position requires two years of experience in exercise science or a related field and CPR certification. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional degrees, business training experience, and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications; personal trainer certification is preferred. The role requires computer skills, proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard use, and effective verbal and written communication. The job involves heavy physical work, including exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. Mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be used. The employee must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods. Routine work does not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue, and employees are not called upon to provide emergency care or first aid. There is no occupational risk for communicable disease exposure; work in a healthcare setting may involve occupational risk from hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in exercise science or a related field.
CPR certification.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work, including lifting or moving objects and sitting or standing for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

Additional degrees, business training experience, and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.
Certification as a Personal Trainer.

Responsibilities

Design and implement fitness programs for new and current members according to ACSM guidelines.
Perform fitness evaluations according to ACSM guidelines.
Maintain ActivTrax workouts and implement follow-up calls.
Connect with members on the fitness floor, over the phone, and through fitness consultations.
Maintain order and cleanliness in all fitness areas.
Enforce weight room rules and procedures.
Follow opening and closing procedures.
Maintain paperwork and physician clearance forms in accordance with HIPAA.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.