Fitness Specialist

Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness; West Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance partnership with a

Job summary

Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness in Connecticut is seeking a Fitness Specialist to join our friendly team. You will help members with workouts, set up equipment, and promote our programs while delivering exceptional customer service.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or have a degree in Exercise Science or related field, with CPR/First Aid/AED certification or willingness to obtain it. Strong communication and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or earned a degree in Exercise Science, Physiology or related field.
• Nationally recognized Personal Trainer Certification preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification required or willing to complete upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment, adjust seats and weights per member workout charts.
• Advise members when to increase weights and monitor form.
• Keep fitness area clean, stocked, and well-maintained.
• Provide accurate information and promote Center programs and services.
• Deliver superior customer service and ensure safety.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Motivate clients toward fitness goals

Safety and form monitoring

Customer service excellence

Team player

Engage and retain clientele

Education

Degree in Exercise Science / Physiology or related field

Tools

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Job description

Eager to work in the fitness field? Completed your degree and have your Personal Training Certification?

Join our team as a Fitness Specialist to jump start your fitness career and learn from the best.

The Fitness Specialist responsibilities may include, but not limited to setting up equipment seat adjustments and weights according to member's workout charts, advising them when to increase weights and monitoring form on each machine in an effort to keep them engaged in their program and motivated to achieve their fitness goals. Responsible for fitness area including replenishing supplies, equipment cleanliness and general maintenance. Must be a strong communicator with a commitment to superior customer service excellence supporting members to achieve their goals with a keen eye on safety and proper form.

Candidate must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, have a commitment to fitness and wellness and continuous learning.

SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal, communication skills. Ability to engage and retain personal training clientele
• Demonstrated ability to educate and motivate individuals toward safely achieving fitness goals
• Ensure organization, appearance, general maintenance and safety of fitness areas
• Provide accurate information and promote Center programs and services
• Specific Healthtrax fitness training is provided and compliance will be inspected
• Provide immediate, efficient and friendly customer service in person and over the phone
• Team player assisting with various Center programs and service activities, as needed

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Our ideal candidate is pursuing or has earned a degree in Exercise Science, Physiology or related field and, or has or is working towards a nationally recognized Personal Trainer Certification. CPR, First Aid, AED Certified, or willing to complete upon hire.

Hours and Shifts to be determined, to best serve members.

Educational partnership with Post University, reduced tuition - for you and your immediate household

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