Elliot Health Systems - Fitness Specialist - Rivers Edge Gym - Per Diem

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliot Fitness Services is seeking a Fitness Specialist to assist clients with personal training, plan fitness programs, and conduct fitness classes. This role involves creativity in program design and effective communication with patients and staff. Candidates should hold an associate degree in Exercise Science or a related field, with relevant certifications and preferred experience in a gym setting.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Short-term and long-term disability

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Free access to gym locations

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Exercise Science or related field required.
• CPR and First Aid certification mandatory (within 60 days).
• Experience in gym setting and group exercise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares health and fitness articles for the monthly newsletter.
• Plans and conducts exercise education programs.
• Designs individual and group exercise programs.

Skills

Fitness Program Design

Communication

Creativity

Education

Associate degree in Exercise Science or Health Education

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Rivers Edge Manchester NH - Per Diem coverage

Elliot Fitness Services

Elliot Fitness Services consists of 3 centers that include employee and community gym membership, group exercise classes, geriatric specific programming and personal training. We foster a focus of fun and education in our offerings. In addition to promoting overall wellness, our team also specializes in medical fitness programming to meet the needs of our health system patients.

About the Job

As a Fitness Specialist at Elliot Fitness Departments you will be responsible for assisting clients with educational needs, personal training sessions, teach classes and create fitness programs. You will work with both staff, outside clients and other department programs such as senior fitness programs.

What You’ll Do

• Prepares health and fitness articles for the monthly newsletter publication.
• Plans, implements, monitors, conducts and evaluates and/or participates in the exercise portion of patient education programs based upon the individual’s exercise prescription.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and all levels of hospital staff as well as related personnel.
• Exercises creativity in-group and individual exercise program design.
• Performs fitness testing services.
• Assists Director with marketing.
• Assists Director, with evaluations, reporting, data collection, statistics and reports.
• Assists Director with fitness workshops and speaking arrangements to represent Elliot Hospital.

Education and Experience Needs

• Associate degree in Exercise Science, Health Education or a closely related field; OR equivalent experience required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Educational preparation in Basic Cardiac Life Support required. Prior experience working in a gym setting, providing group exercise classes or providing fitness/exercise programs for seniors preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is required (or must be obtained within 60-days of employment). Group exercise certification preferred.

What Elliot Health System Has to Offer

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Programs
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Multiple onsite gym locations with FREE access for employees (plus yoga, personal training and more)

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