FITNESS SPECIALIST

Blount Memorial Hospital; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Fitness Specialist to develop and implement exercise programs for its Wellness Center. The ideal candidate will have experience in fitness, excellent communication skills, and relevant certifications. This role involves working with diverse populations, including bariatric patients, and requires a strong knowledge of exercise program management.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in the fitness field.
• ACSM or Ace personal training cert.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement exercise programs for various populations.
• Assist the Fitness Coordinator with managing Wellbridge.

Skills

Communication

Exercise Instruction

Education

Associates of Science

B.S. Exercise Science/Physiology

Job description

• FITNESS SPECIALIST JOB SUMMARY

  • A Fitness Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing exercise programs and participating in health programs/promotion for Wellness Center participants, BMH employees, and the general community. Expected to assist the Fitness Coordinator with managing Wellbridge, Medical Fitness transfers, and work directly with Bariatric patients, as well as personal train.

• FITNESS SPECIALIST JOB SPECIFICATIONS

  • Education and/or experience: Associates of Science accepted. B.S. Exercise Science/Physiology preferred. At least 1 year experience in the fitness field. ACSM or Ace personal training cert.

  • Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of functional capacity evaluation, developing, implementing, and managing exercise programs for general and special populations including: cardiac, diabetic, pulmonary, orthopedic and senior population.

  • Skills: Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, basic computer skills

  • Abilities: Proper demonstration of cardiovascular and strength training equipment utilization, and giving general exercise instruction.