Wellness Specialist

WVU Medicine

17h

About The 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: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree