Fitness Assistant

Power Wellness; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy HealthPlex Queen City in Cincinnati is seeking a part‑time Fitness Assistant to support members with high‑level service on the fitness floor. The role includes supervision, safety, scheduling assessments, and guiding basic exercises.

You will respond to emergencies, assist in member retention programs, and promote ancillary services such as personal training and wellness coaching. Prior fitness experience and CPR certification are required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Enrolled in a health-related, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education program and working towards a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior work experience or an internship in the fitness industry required.
• Must be outgoing, personable and able to motivate members and actively teach assigned courses.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness).
• Nationally recognized NCCA accredited certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all interactions on the fitness floor and maintain a safe environment for all members and guests.
• Schedule all appointments for fitness assessments, orientations and follow up appointments.
• Provide fitness floor supervision, orientations and basic exercise instruction for members and guests.
• Arrive as first responder to all medical emergencies with urgency, bringing AED and additional first aid supplies.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of member retention programs.
• Promote and effectively sell ancillary services including personal training, medically integrated programs, wellness coaching and nutrition services.
• Maintain knowledge of all events and activities within the center.
• Perform facility rounds every 30-60 minutes including monitoring of pool, locker rooms and fitness areas.
• Open and close procedures on weekdays, weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Maintain cleanliness of fitness areas and equipment; report maintenance needs.

Skills

Customer service

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Fitness instruction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Pursuing bachelor’s in Exercise Science

Job description

Mercy Health - Queen City HealthPlex, 3131 Queen City Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Position Title: Fitness Assistant
Location: Mercy HealthPlex Queen City
Type: Part time

Summary:
Join our team of full time and part time staff at Mercy HealthPlex Queen City. Our facility is managed by Power Wellness Management, a company that specializes in managing state-of-the-art medically integrated health and fitness centers. Power Wellness is a medical fitness industry pioneer who improves the lives of clients with a unique and customized approach to medical fitness center development and management. Their turnkey method takes away the stress of the development and management process allowing clients to focus on other areas of their business.

The part time Fitness Assistant is responsible for providing the highest level of customer service for members and guests by maintaining order and safety on the fitness floor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all interactions on the fitness floor and maintain a safe environment for all members and guests of the center.
2. Schedule all appointments for fitness assessments, orientations and follow up appointments complying with established protocols.
3. Provide fitness floor supervision, orientations and basic exercise instruction for members and guests.
4. Arrive as first responder to all medical emergencies with urgency, bringing AED and additional first aid supplies. Complete incident report for all medical emergencies.
5. Assist in the planning and implementation of member retention programs.
6. Promote and effectively sell all ancillary services including, but not limited to personal training, medically integrated programs, wellness coaching and nutrition services.
7. Maintain knowledge of all events and activities within the center.
8. Perform facility rounds every 30-60 minutes including monitoring of all pool, locker rooms and fitness related areas.
9. Perform opening and closing procedures on weekdays, weekends and holidays as scheduled.
10. Maintain cleanliness of fitness areas and equipment, inspect equipment and upholstery and report any required maintenance or repair, removing the equipment from service until maintenance is completed.
11. Ability to lift 45 pounds.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Enrolled in a health-related, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education program and working towards a bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior work experience or an internship in the fitness industry required.
• Must be outgoing, personable and have the ability to motivate members and actively teach assigned courses.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness)
• Nationally recognized NCCA accredited certification preferred.
• Certification for some specialty group exercise class instruction is required as needed.
• Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service based manner.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a controlled and professional demeanor.
• Proficient computer skills.

We Improve Life By Delivering Excellence In Health, Fitness & Wellness Management.

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Mercy Health - Queen City HealthPlex, 3131 Queen City Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America