Health Fitness Specialist (Pre Diem Coverage) - Hershey, PA.

NIFS•Hershey, PA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Fitness Specialist uses specialized educational experience and training combined with independent judgment to ensure quality in all areas of the Fitness Center, including but not limited to, exercise program design, fitness testing, nutritional advice, customer service, group exercise, and other Fitness Center and/or departmental initiatives. This role involves assessing member health status, providing exercise and wellness recommendations, creating educational materials, teaching group exercise classes, supervising staff, conducting orientations, implementing programs, assisting with marketing, and maintaining a positive rapport with members. The specialist is also expected to cross-train, assist with facility cleaning, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and adhere to company policies.

Requirements

Degree in a health-related field, preferably from a four-year college/university
Ability to teach basic core and muscle conditioning group fitness classes
Ability to safely and accurately prescribe exercise for a variety of populations using ACSM guidelines
Knowledge of Internet Explorer or other platforms for responsible use of the Web as a resource
Knowledge of and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Power Point and Publisher
Once trained, the employee should be capable of accurately using NIFS payroll system
Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required
Trained in Universal Precautions annually (provided by NIFS)
Reads and accurately interprets documents such as NIFS or client rules/policies, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Writes routine reports and correspondence effectively and precisely for the designated audience
Speaks effectively in English
Must have regular and reliable transportation to and from work

Nice To Haves

Internship in a corporate fitness setting preferred
Six months to one year of experience in the field preferred
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist preferred
Other industry-related certifications (CPT, CSCS, etc) acknowledged

Responsibilities

Assesses health status of members, ranging from apparently healthy to high risk, to provide exercise and other wellness-related counsel/recommendations unique to each individual through exercise prescriptions, fitness assessments and other related services
Creates educational and program-specific print materials that are relevant to the population and that convey safe and accurate health information; writes clearly and informatively, varies writing style to meet audience needs
Teaches group exercise classes onsite; provides a range of acceptable activities to meet various fitness levels of class participants; adheres to appropriate safety guidelines while keeping classes inviting, challenging, and well-attended
Supervises fitness center and uses educational background and other relevant training to accurately and safely answer member questions related to health, fitness, and wellbeing
Supervises Coverage Specialists and Group Fitness Instructors (where applicable); uses independent judgment to delegate appropriate work assignments, addresses performance issues if necessary, makes hiring/firing/discipline recommendations to Manager if needed
Conducts orientations according to the facility layout, membership policies/procedures, and Quality Assurance guidelines
Implements and participates in NIFS and client-led programs and services
Assists with marketing programs and services to members and other employees/residents of the client
Establishes an ongoing positive and professional rapport with members
Cross-trains to learn some responsibilities of other full time staff onsite; may, at the discretion of the manager, provide some supervision of other staff such as front desk attendants or coverage specialists; refer to the “Supervisory Responsibilities” in the Fitness Center Manager job description for additional expectations when applicable
Partners with other staff to help clean equipment and other areas of the facility as needed
Demonstrates work ethic, ingenuity, customer care, and attention to detail
Maintains familiarity with and abides by the policies stated in the NIFS Employee Handbook
Performs other duties as assigned