Health Fitness Specialist (PRN)

 

The Health Fitness Specialist is responsible for providing fitness center supervision; high quality customer service through interacting with program participants; delivering health and fitness programs and services for member engagement and retention; instructing group exercise classes; providing personal training; conducting fitness assessments and orientations, designing exercise prescriptions, providing facility oversight; and assisting the Wellness Department Director with events.

 

 

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

 

• Assists in delivering a comprehensive, holistic wellness program that addresses the mind, body and spirit across the continuum of care for residents and teammates.

• Develops and instructs exercise programs that foster activities of daily living in addition to promoting healthy lifestyle choices.

• Provides one-on-one consulting/coaching, fitness training, support, and motivation.

• Ensures a safe and clean environment in the fitness center and pool area.

• Instructs motivating and fun land (standing and chair) and water-based group fitness classes.

• Stays abreast of trends in the fitness/wellness industry which specifically apply to seniors.

• Follows and applies exercise norms/protocols established by the ACSM.

• Works with other departments delivering wellness programs and a continuum of services.

• Administers an orientation program for all exercisers. Performs pre and post functional assessments.

• Performs administrative and supervisory tasks associated with facility operations.

• Drives wellness programming throughout the community in coordination with other departments.

 

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• B.S. in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health or an equivalent degree.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience as a group fitness instructor and/or personal trainer.

• A current Personal Trainer and/or Group Fitness Certification from ACSM, ACE, NASM, AFAA or other NCCA accredited certification.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with older adults and high-risk clientele.