Fitness Specialist

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health is seeking a Fitness Specialist to supervise exercise floors, engage with members and deliver personalized fitness programs. You will assess fitness levels, provide personal training, and develop individualized exercise plans to maximize participation and outcomes.

The role emphasizes safety, education and customer service, with opportunities to lead wellness seminars and contribute to outreach activities within the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical therapy, exercise physiology, exercise science, physical education or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group exercise instruction while educating participants on proper techniques to maximize exercise safety.
• Teaches fitness classes as assigned.
• Assists in marketing facility and programs internally and externally.
• Performs facility maintenance to keep equipment and locker rooms clean and stocked.
• Proficient in fitness assessment and exercise prescription.
• Promotes program offerings and conducts activities to increase participation.
• Assists with development and delivery of health fitness programs and promotions.
• Participates in membership drives and orients new participants.
• Conducts wellness seminars for corporate clients, health fairs and community programs.
• Keeps records of past and present clients, attendance and payments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

People skills

Computers: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Motivation/Inspiration

Fitness knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical therapy, exercise physiology, exercise science, physical education or related discipline

Personal training certification (ACE, ACSM, NSCA or equivalent) or within 6 months

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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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 Details

First

FTE
1

Type
Regular

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.