Wellness Specialist

WVU Medicine

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About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Provides a safe and effective exercise environment for facility users by supervising individual exercise programs, educating the individuals who are exercising, and establishing a personalized program of exercise for each user.

Requirements

• Associates degree in exercise science, health/wellness, fitness, recreation or a related field AND one (1) year experience in health/wellness, fitness, recreation OR Bachelors degree
• Certification in AED/CPR within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical health/wellness information and Exposure Control Plan
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with patients, visitors and staff.
• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the Department and Service Line hired.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in exercise science, health/wellness, fitness, recreation or a related field
• Certification from a NCCA-accredited fitness organization, such as ACSM, ACE, NSCA, NASM

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision of the exercise and fitness areas of the facility, including assisting users with their exercise and fitness program.
• Promotes knowledge of proper fitness components, i.e. warm up, aerobic exercise, flexibility, cool down, etc.
• Evaluates each user’s fitness needs and provides the appropriate exercise program for meeting those needs, including providing personal instruction if necessary.
• Conducts new user fitness assessments and/or orientation in accordance with facility standards.
• Ensures that all exercise areas and equipment are in safe and effective working condition, including a level of cleanliness that is maintained to facility standards.
• Provides customer service to patrons.
• Maintain established department and hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environment, infection and hazardous material control.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree