Fitness Program Specialist & Client Wellness Coach

Plus One, an Optum Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement & Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability Plans

Paid parental leave

Free memberships to fitness facilities

Wellness rewards program

Job summary

Plus One, an Optum company, is seeking an energetic fitness professional in Chicago, IL to conduct ongoing consultations, assess movement, set goals and design progressive fitness programming. You will monitor participants, teach safe use of equipment and promote engagement with wellness services, while completing internal development courses.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in exercise science or kinesiology or a related certification, CPR/AED and First Aid, and possess strong Microsoft

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology or a related field, or a NCCA-accredited personal training certification.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Industry knowledge in exercise testing and exercise prescription, and ability to operate fitness tools and equipment.
• Ability to network, engage and interact with all clients, guests and members.
• Competence with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing fitness consultations for participants, including movement screens, needs analyses and goal setting to recommend appropriate fitness programming and complementary wellness services.
• Develop comprehensive progressive fitness programming to support and motivate participants and ensure a positive overall experience.
• Monitor, engage and instruct participants on the safe and effective use of cardiovascular, flexibility and strength training equipment within the facility.
• Educate participants on clinically proven health and fitness information, available fitness and engagement programming and complementary wellness services.
• Complete internal development courses through a learning management platform.
• Maintain positive customer and client experience by providing the highest quality of service.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Client interaction

Exercise testing knowledge

Program design basics

Education

Bachelor's in Exercise Science or Kinesiology

NCCA-accredited personal training certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Plus One, an Optum company, is seeking an energetic fitness professional in Chicago, IL to conduct ongoing consultations, assess movement, set goals and design progressive fitness programming. You will monitor participants, teach safe use of equipment and promote engagement with wellness services, while completing internal development courses.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in exercise science or kinesiology or a related certification, CPR/AED and First Aid, and possess strong Microsoft