Fitness Associate - Per Diem First Shift

Valley Health; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 25,609 - 33,282; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (HDHP/HSA)

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program membership

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Fitness Associate to cover the Hampshire Wellness & Fitness floor. You will perform fitness assessments, lead personal training sessions, and design medically integrated programs for cardiac, diabetes, post-rehab, and pre-surgical members.

Maintaining equipment and a safe environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or current certification in exercise instruction, personal training, health fitness instructor (A.C.E., A.F.A.A., or A.C.S.M.) required.
• Experience teaching group fitness classes preferred.
• CPR/AED and BLS certifications required; CPR/AED current or within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform fitness assessments and reassessments during shifts.
• Conduct personal training sessions and design medically integrated programs for cardiac, diabetes, post-rehab, and pre-surgical members.
• Maintain a clean, safe workout environment and ensure equipment is properly sanitized.
• Assist members and foster a supportive fitness community.

Skills

Fitness instruction

Group fitness

Exercise physiology knowledge

CPR/AED certified

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science

Current certification in exercise instruction / personal training

Job description

Job Description

The Fitness Associate is responsible for coverage of the fitness floor at Hampshire Wellness & Fitness. During a shift, duties may include performing fitness assessments and reassessments, personal training sessions and leading/designing medically integrated programs for cardiac, diabetes, post rehab and pre surgical members. The associate must clean equipment and maintain a safe environment while members work out.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science/exercise physiology or current certification in exercise instruction, personal training, health fitness instructor (A.C.E., A.F.A.A., or A.C.S.M.) required.

Experience

Prior experience or the ability to teach group fitness classes preferred. Prior experience in fitness instruction preferred.

Certification & Licensures

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) required. Current certification in exercise instruction, personal training, health fitness instructor (A.C.E., A.F.A.A., or A.C.S.M.) required. CPR Certification/AED current certificate or within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Knowledge of principles of exercise physiology. Enthusiasm and interest in helping others improve their fitness levels.

Pay Range

$18.59 - $24.16 per hour.

Benefits

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.