Fitness Specialist

Southeast Alabama Medical Center; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Alabama Medical Center is seeking a Fitness Specialist to provide exercise floor supervision and deliver health and fitness programs. You will be responsible for providing exceptional service to members and participants to enhance participation and satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and a certification in personal training. The role involves fitness assessments, personal training, conducting wellness seminars, and more. Join a leading firm recognized by Forbes for its exceptional work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training, physical therapy, or related discipline is required.
• Certification in personal training required or must be obtained within six months.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exercise instruction and educate participants on techniques.
• Assist in marketing and facility maintenance responsibilities.
• Conduct wellness seminars and community programs.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Personal training

Community health experience

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Certification in personal training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Power Point

Job description

## Fitness SpecialistApplylocations: 1144 Ross Clark Circletime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR15102# **Southeast. Always the right career direction.**## **Job Description Summary**The Fitness Specialist provides exercise floor supervision, interacts with member program participants, and delivers health and fitness programs and services, promotions and outreach activities. This role is responsible for providing outstanding service to members and program participants to maximize participation, outcomes and customer satisfaction. They provide fitness assessments, personal training, and individualized exercise programs.## **Job Description****Essential Functions****(10)*** Provides individual and group exercise instruction while educating participants on proper techniques to maximize exercise safety* Teach fitness classes as assigned* Assist in marketing facility and programs internally and externally* Performs facility maintenance responsibilities to ensure facility equipment and locker rooms are clean and stocked at all times* Proficiency in fitness assessment and exercise prescription* Promote program offerings and conducts activities to increase participation and reenergize inactive members* Assist with the development and/or delivery of health fitness and program specific improvement programs and promotions* Participates in membership drives to acquire members, enrolls new participants, and performs program and equipment orientation.* Conducts wellness seminars for corporate clients, health fairs and community programs* Maintain a record of past and present clients, attendance and payments**Direct Reports** **(**who reports into them)* No Direct Reports**Qualifications****Minimum Experience Required*** N/A**Minimum Experience Preferred*** Prior experience teaching group exercise classes, personal training experience, community health experience, experience designing group exercise class and personal training programs.**Minimum Education Required*** A bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical therapy, exercise physiology, exercise science, physical education or other related discipline degree required.* Specific certification in personal training required (ACE, ACSM, NSCA or equivalent) or must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire.* CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.**Minimum Education Preferred*** Other related discipline degree**Required Skills/Abilities*** Ability to inspire clients.* A friendly and outgoing personality.* Excellent people skills to enable you to work with a range of individuals with different backgrounds and motivations.* A good understanding of the human body* A love of health and fitness* Good working knowledge of computers: Word, Excel, Power Point* Strong interpersonal communication skills* Strong Organizational skills## **Shift**Day## Shift DetailsFirst## **FTE**1## **Type**Regular## *Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.*## ***Equal Employment Employer***## *Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.*