Fitness Team Leader

OhioHealth

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About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: The Fitness Team Leader provides leadership and oversight of the Fitness Team to meet quality, service, satisfaction, and financial goals; implements programs and maintains day to day operations; and assures competency of team members. The Team Leader also continues the roles of an exercise physiologist which include developing exercise prescriptions for facility members, providing individualized fitness intervention(s), personal training, and evaluating and updating exercise prescriptions accordingly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer - American College of Sports Medicine
• SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE Knowledge in cardiovascular and pulmonary anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology; musculoskeletal/neurological conditions limiting or influencing exercise prescription and performance; exercise science and current research findings related to physical activity in general and in special populations, especially the aging and elderly.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive health assessment including: review of cardiovascular risk factors, health problems, medications, functional and musculoskeletal status, exercise and other lifestyle practices and preferences with special populations.
• Performs cardiovascular fitness assessments and graded exercise tolerance tests with polar monitors on low risk, apparently healthy individuals.
• Reviews results of assessment with participant including risk factors, body composition, postural/functional, exercise test results and health questionnaires.
• Develops exercise prescription based on assessment and participant preferences and develops health contract and goal setting.
• Circulates among members and performs periodic reassessments, reviews progress and adjusts exercise prescription as needed.
• Provides input to manager regarding staff performance and provides feedback informally and formally, through annual performance review and goal setting, and ongoing supervision and evaluation.
• Assures completeness and accuracy of competency and licensure/certification database for all staff.
• Assures appropriate orientation and continuing education of interdisciplinary staff by providing opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for program delivery.
• Maintains completeness and accuracy of metrics through routine data reporting and data analysis.
• Implements quality process improvement initiatives to ensure work efficiency and optimize customer satisfaction.
• Serves on process improvement team and assures departmental involvement as appropriate.
• Serves as liaison between McConnell Heart Health Center retail and clinical departments to foster integration to facilitate smooth flow of participants and information.
• Assists Manager in development of new programs and services.
• Ensures standards are maintained for cleanliness, friendliness, equipment maintenance, and availability of supplies.
• Maintains and respects client confidentiality.
• Participates in development of department policies and procedures related to fitness and specialty program components.
• Develops, reviews and revises physical activity materials to enhance delivery of department programs.
• Provides physical activity expertise and service to cardiovascular clinic and fitness center.
• Participates in research projects.
• Assumes responsibility meeting personal and program performance goals, certification s and standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to vision, mission, goals and objectives of OhioHealth and department.
• Leads and instructs members and interdisciplinary staff in use of resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
• Meets MHHC specific outcomes based on Riverside balanced scorecard as defined by Manager.
• Assures cost efficient use of program resources.
• Monitors and assures accuracy of volumes tracking as well as managing expenses related to the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager