Exercise Specialist ACSM

College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy; Carthage (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy in Carthage, NC seeks a skilled professional to design and lead comprehensive exercise programs. You will assess health questionnaires, conduct fitness evaluations, and update exercise prescriptions to support safe, effective training for members.

This role requires strong communication, instructional abilities, and strict adherence to safety protocols, including First Aid and CPR/AED certification.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in exercise science or health field; national personal training certification required.
• Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification required.
• Willing to substitute for other staff; 36-40 hour week with varying center needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct exercise programs.
• Conduct health assessments and exercise testing.
• Evaluate health questionnaires and counsel members.
• Perform re-evaluations and update exercise prescriptions.
• Implement exercise therapy for joint replacements and chronic conditions.
• Ensure safe and proper equipment usage.
• Maintain adherence to safety and infection control protocols.
• Educate and train members and staff on exercise techniques.
• Provide personal training and fitness counseling.

Skills

Program design & leadership

Health assessment

Fitness testing

Exercise prescription

Communication

Safety protocols

Customer service

Time management

Equipment oversight

Staff training

Education

Undergraduate degree in exercise science or health-related field

Nationally recognized Personal Training Certification

Job description

Overview

Seeking a skilled professional to design and lead exercise programs. Responsibilities include assessing health questionnaires, conducting fitness evaluations, updating exercise prescriptions, and implementing effective training strategies. The role requires strong communication, instructional abilities, and adherence to safety protocols. Excellent customer service, time management, and equipment oversight are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct exercise programs
• Conduct health assessments and exercise testing
• Evaluate Medical Health Questionnaires and counsel members
• Perform re-evaluations and update exercise prescriptions
• Implement exercise therapy for joint replacements and chronic conditions
• Ensure safe and proper equipment usage
• Maintain adherence to safety and infection control protocols
• Educate and train members and staff on exercise techniques
• Provide personal training and fitness counseling

Qualifications

• Applicants must be willing to substitute for other staff on occasion. Works a 36-40 hour week with a schedule that varies based on center needs.
• The applicant must be able to effectively demonstrate all fitness equipment and exercises on both land and water.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and should be able to lift 50 pounds.
• An undergraduate degree in exercise science or a health related field. Nationally recognized Personal training Certification required.
• Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification is required.