Fitness Assistant

Power Wellness; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Power Wellness is seeking a part-time Fitness Assistant at Delnor Health & Fitness Center to deliver exceptional member service and maintain a safe, clean fitness floor.

You will schedule fitness assessments and orientations, supervise the floor, provide basic instruction, respond to medical emergencies with AED, promote ancillary services, and support facility operations and member retention efforts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Currently enrolled in a health-related program pursuing a bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous part-time work experience or internship in fitness is preferred.
• Must be outgoing, personable and able to motivate members and teach classes.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness).
• Nationally recognized NCCA accreditation preferred.
• Certification for specialty group exercise classes may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee interactions on the fitness floor and maintain a safe environment.
• Schedule appointments for fitness assessments, orientations, and follow-ups.
• Provide supervision, orientations, and basic exercise instruction.
• Respond as first responder to medical emergencies; document incidents.
• Assist in planning and implementing member retention programs.
• Promote and sell ancillary services (training, wellness programs, nutrition).
• Stay informed about events and activities at the center.
• Perform regular facility rounds to monitor pools, lockers, and fitness areas.
• Open and close procedures on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Maintain cleanliness; inspect equipment and report repairs.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Basic exercise instruction

Proficient computer skills

Ability to lift 45 pounds

Education

High School diploma or GED

Pursuing bachelor's degree in health/exercise science

Experience in health/fitness field (internship/part-time)

Job description

Position Title: Fitness Assistant
Location: Delnor Health & Fitness Center
Type: Part-time ($15-$17/hr)

Summary:
Join our team of full time and part-time staff at Delnor Health & Fitness Center! 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 part time work experience or an internship in the fitness industry preferred.
• 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.