Clinical Exercise Physiologist: Fitness Testing & Prescriptions

Holy Cross Health Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale seeks a full-time fitness professional to conduct sub-maximal exercise stress tests, perform fitness evaluations, and create individual exercise prescriptions based on test results.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field and at least one year of experience in a high-volume health and fitness facility, plus current BLS certification; advanced certifications are preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in exercise science or related field.
• Minimum 1 year experience at a high-volume health and fitness facility with current BLS certification.
• Advanced education/certifications in exercise prescription and/or fitness testing (ACE, AFAA, ACSM) preferred; cardiac rehab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs sub-maximal exercise stress tests.
• Performs other tests for fitness evaluation purposes.
• Answers members questions and inquiries regarding fitness and training.
• Prepares individual exercise prescriptions based on test results.
• Instructs members in proper techniques of exercise interventions.
• Demonstrates the correct exercise form and procedures on all types of equipment.
• Orients and supervises members in use of Fitlinx computer programs.
• Consults/communicates with M.D. offices as required.

Skills

Exercise testing

Exercise prescription

Member education

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science

BLS certification

1 year experience in a high-volume health/fitness facility

ACE/AFAA/ACSM certifications (preferred)

Job description

Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale seeks a full-time fitness professional to conduct sub-maximal exercise stress tests, perform fitness evaluations, and create individual exercise prescriptions based on test results.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field and at least one year of experience in a high-volume health and fitness facility, plus current BLS certification; advanced certifications are preferred. Equal opportunity employer.