What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Specialist position at Healthplex Associates, Inc.?
Medically based wellness facility seeking to hire Fitness Specialist. The ideal candidate will have experience working with clients from with many different fitness goals. MUST have weekend availability!
Responsible for developing and leading health and fitness programs, including the design and instruction of member exercise prescriptions by performing the following duties:
- Provide one to one or one to multiple client training sessions within the wellness center.
- Provide advice and consultation to members and guests of the wellness center.
- Ensure that clients are performing their exercise routines in a safe and effective manner.
- Serves as a resource to members for fitness and other club related questions.
- Provides a high level of customer relations behaviors and service toward members, staff and the public.
- Perform baseline health assessments and exercise testing. Must also be proficient in interpreting and explaining results of testing.
- Designs, implements, and evaluates individualized exercise programs for a diversified client population.
- Physically demonstrates correct form and usage of all selectorized weight equipment, free weight equipment, cardiovascular equipment and ancillary equipment such as stability balls; sport specific exercises, and flexibility exercises.
Education/Training
Four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited school in an exercise or health related field (unless a specific exemption is granted by the appropriate company representative).
Must demonstrate an understanding of basic exercise science, nutrition, and cardio respiratory fitness.
Current PT certification through ACSM or NSCA or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
CPR certification required within 90 days of employment.
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person