Exercise Physiologists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to assess, plan, and implement fitness programs tailored to improve participants' health. You'll lead group exercises, demonstrate equipment use, and conduct research projects, while providing emergency care as needed. Ideal candidates will possess excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to instruct others effectively. Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Office and MEDITECH software is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on participants' health and fitness outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach group exercise for clients to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance.
• Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment.
• Explain exercise program procedures to participants.
• Plan or conduct exercise physiology research projects.
• Provide emergency medical care to participants.
• Assess physical performance requirements for individualized recovery programs.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Instructing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Web browser software

Email software

MEDITECH software

Job description

Exercise Physiologist

Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

Job Duties

• Teach group exercise for low-, medium-, or high-risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning.
• Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
• Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
• Plan or conduct exercise physiology research projects.
• Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
• Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs.

Required Skills

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Email software
• MEDITECH software