Exercise Specialist

General Summary:

The Exercise Specialist leads, instructs, and motivates individuals or groups in exercise activities, including cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and stretching.

Essential Job Functions*:

· Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for the knowledge base inherent in the role of the exercise specialist

· Has a understanding of the physiological basis of activity and is able to prescribe and instruct exercises

· Explains program and test procedures to participant. Considers age-specific needs in the assessment process and in service delivery

· Demonstrates correct use of exercise equipment and exercise routines.

· May conduct personal training services or group exercise classes, observing participants during exercise for adverse signs.

· May advise their clients on how to modify their lifestyle outside of the gym to improve their fitness.

· May supervise volunteers

· Assists with scheduling member services

· May be required to tend the front desk, sign up new members, give tours of the facility, and supervise the weight training and cardiovascular equipment areas

· Provides instruction for individuals on exercise equipment and exercise regimen

· Assists in ordering and receiving supplies

· Maintains appropriate reports for the Director of Rehabilitation Services as necessary

· Participates in clinics, conferences, and educational programs to increase knowledge and improve patient care and staff performance

· Responsible for maintaining Continuing Education units for license renewal

· Must comply with relevant laws and regulations as they relate to the position

· Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

· Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.

· Demonstrates hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.

· Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.

· Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.

Qualifications:

· Education

Required: certification in exercise related field.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in exercise related field.

· Work Experience

Preferred: At least two years experience in fitness program

· Licensure/Certifications/Registrations

Required: BLS certified

Exercise specialist certification or successful completion within 6 months.