Fitness Assistant

Power Wellness; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Power Wellness manages Valley Health Wellness and Fitness Center and seeks a Fitness Assistant to support daily operations on the fitness floor, assist with orientations, and provide basic instruction. The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and friendly member engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be enrolled in a health-related degree, and obtain CPR/AED certification within 90 days, with prior fitness industry exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Enrolled in health-related program and pursuing a bachelor's degree preferred.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness).
• Nationally recognized NCCA accredited certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee interactions on the fitness floor and maintain a safe environment.
• Schedule appointments for fitness assessments, orientations, and follow-ups.
• Provide basic exercise instruction and supervision for members and guests.
• Respond to medical emergencies as first responder with AED and report incidents.
• Assist in member retention programs and promote ancillary services.
• Maintain knowledge of events and activities within the center.
• Perform facility rounds and monitor pools, locker rooms, and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Motivate members

Basic exercise instruction

Safety awareness

Computer literacy

Event facilitation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in health-related field

CPR/AED certification within 90 days

NCCA accredited certification preferred

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Position Title: Fitness Assistant
Location: Valley Health Wellness and Fitness Center
Type: Part time

Pay Range: $15.46-16.00

Summary:

Join our team of full time and part time staff at Valley Health Wellness and 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. Oversee all interactions on the fitness floor and maintain a safe environment for all members and guests of the center.
2. 2. Schedule all appointments for fitness assessments, orientations and follow up appointments complying with established protocols.
3. 3. Provide fitness floor supervision, orientations and basic exercise instruction for members and guests.
4. 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. 5. Assist in the planning and implementation of member retention programs.
6. 6. Promote and effectively sell all ancillary services including, but not limited to personal training, medically integrated programs, wellness coaching and nutrition services.
7. 7. Maintain knowledge of all events and activities within the center.
8. 8. Perform facility rounds every 30-60 minutes including monitoring of all pool, locker rooms and fitness related areas.
9. 9. Perform opening and closing procedures on weekdays, weekends and holidays as scheduled.
10. 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. 11. Ability to lift 45 pounds.
12. 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.