What are the responsibilities and job description for the FITNESS SPECIALIST position at Southwest General?
Summary
LifeWorks of Southwest General is a state of the art health and fitness center owned and operated by Southwest General Health Center. Fitness assessments, personal training, group classes, and aquatic exercise in their junior size Olympic 6-lane lap pool or their warm water therapy pool are just some of the things they offer.
Why work at SWGHC? In addition to the outstanding culture, we offer great benefits, free parking and are close to the turnpike and I71. Come join our team! #loveajobthatlovesyouback
FITNESS SPECIALIST AT LIFEWORKS OF SOUTHWEST GENERAL
POSITION SUMMARY:
Fitness Specialists provide professional customer service to members by conducting screenings, fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions and more while proactively circulating the fitness floor. Keeping a clean, safe environment is also a priority of the Fitness Instructors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelors degree program for exercise physiology or related field required.
Required length of experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of experience at a fitness facility required.
A competent knowledge of exercise principles, fitness testing, health risk and fitness program design is essential to success.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, computer and organizational skills are also required.
Required licensure, certification, and/or registry:
CPR certification required.
Personal training certification with one of the following agencies is required and may be obtained within 6 months of hire: ACE, NSCA, NATA, NASM, AFAA, ISSA, IFPA, NCSF, NFPT, ACSM