Fitness Assistant

lmccareers; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

lmccareers in New York is seeking a dedicated Fitness Assistant to engage with our members and support their fitness journeys. You will lead tours, provide instruction, monitor equipment usage, and help tailor exercise programs for diverse participants, including seniors.

Bilingual English/Spanish, strong customer service, and a professional appearance are valued, with duties spanning safety, cleanliness, and program information.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in fitness leadership and safety.
• Experience with senior populations preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to encourage healthy lifestyles through personal example.

Responsibilities

• Conducts fitness tours and orientations.
• Provides group fitness instruction and promotes safety.
• Walks through Fitness Center daily to ensure operations standards.
• Assists in offering fitness classes when required.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment after each use and at the end of the day.
• Maintains high professional standards in service and appearance.
• Gives information and directions on fitness programs.
• Assists in assessments to tailor member exercise programs.
• Identifies and reports incidents in the work area.
• Demonstrates courtesy to patients, visitors and staff.

Skills

Fitness leadership

Senior fitness

Conflict resolution

Motivate others

Education

Health/Wellness Science education

Degree in health science

Job description

Are you passionate about fitness and contributing to our patients' fitness journey? We are looking for a dedicated Fitness Assistant to join our team! The Fitness Assistant position offers a unique opportunity to actively engage with our members. You will be responsible for monitoring their performance and appropriate equipment usage, as well as assessing the appropriate length of time on the equipment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Conducts Fitness Tours and Fitness Orientations.
• Provides group fitness instruction, educates patrons on fitness and safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.
• Conducts daily walk through of Fitness Center for operations standards.
• Assists instructor in providing fitness classes when required.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment and instruments after each use and at the end of the day.
• Maintain high professional standards of service, appearance and behavior.
• Provide information, assistance, and direction to new participants concerning fitness center programs.
• Assists in assessments and evaluations to determine and recommend member exercise programs.
• Identifies and reports all incidents that occur in the work area.
• Demonstrates courtesy and politeness to patients, visitors and other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Some knowledge in all areas of fitness leadership instruction
• Experience working with the senior population is highly preferred.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and resolve conflicts and problems courteously and tactfully.
• Be committed to encourage and motivate others to exercise and maintain healthy lifestyle through personal example.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

EDUCATION

• Completed or enrolled in an accredited academic credit program or a nationally recognized certificate program in Health/Wellness Science, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Personal Fitness Training, or a related field.
• A degree in health science (physiology, kinesiology) and fitness and/or experience in the implementation of large-scale fitness programs is preferred.