Exercise Specialist (Per Diem, Anderson Campus)

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Town of Easton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Wisconsin seeks an Exercise Specialist to develop and implement fitness programming for a diverse clientele.

You will conduct medical history screening, needs analysis, and fitness assessments, then design personalized exercise plans and monitor progress. The role includes instruction on proper technique, annual assessments, nutrition and weight-control guidance, and supporting front-desk activities and new client orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology, health and physical education or closely related field.
• Master’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, physical education or healthcare administration preferred.
• ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist or NSCA CSCS preferred.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers/CPR and AED Program required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts medical history screening, needs analysis, and fitness assessments
• Creates exercise programs based on client needs and monitors progress
• Instructs proper technique and use of exercise equipment
• Provide fitness assessment annually or on request
• Review, evaluate and revise established client program quarterly
• Provides advice about nutrition and weight control
• Assists with sales duties
• Assists staff at front desk when needed
• Assists with new client tours
• Assists with supervision of less experienced colleagues

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology/related

Master’s degree preferred

ACSM CEP or NSCA CSCS preferred

CPR/BLS certification required

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Exercise Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of fitness programming to a wide variety of clientele.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts medical history screening, needs analysis, and fitness assessments
• Creates exercise programs based on the needs of the client and monitors their progress
• Instructs proper technique and execution of exercise equipment
• Provide fitness assessment annually or on request of client.
• Review, evaluate and revise established client program quarterly.
• Provides advice about nutrition and weight control
• Assists with sales duties
• Assists staff at front desk when needed
• Assists with new client tours
• Assists with supervision of less experienced colleagues

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be physically capable of the potentially strenuous activities typical of someone engaged in leading FSP programs.
• Must be able to effectively listen and communicate with people in-person, via email or over the telephone.
• Must be capable of using a computer keyboard.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive without restriction.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology, health and physical education or a closely related field required.
• Master’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, physical education or healthcare administration preferred.
• American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist or National Strength & Conditioning Association Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) preferred.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High motivation and energy level.
• Strong focus on Customer Service.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.

Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.

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