Exercise Specialist ACSM

FirstHealth of the Carolinas; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy seeks a skilled professional to design and lead exercise programs, assess health questionnaires, and update exercise prescriptions. Strong communication and safety protocol adherence are essential to success.

Responsibilities include conducting fitness evaluations, implementing training strategies, and providing personal training and fitness counseling while maintaining equipment safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be willing to substitute for other staff when needed.
• Schedule varies with center needs; 36-40 hour work week.
• Demonstrate all fitness equipment and exercises on land and in water.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift 50 pounds.
• Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Substitute for other staff

Demonstrate equipment & exercises (all

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

Strong communication & instructional?

Education

Bachelor's in Exercise Science or health 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.