Fitness Specialist (Franklin, LA)

Bayou Bend Health System; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Bayou Bend Fitness Center is seeking a Fitness Specialist to provide exceptional customer service and guidance on exercise, on the fitness floor, and during wellness programs. The role supports orientations, assessments, and wellness events while ensuring safety and cleanliness across the facility.

The ideal candidate holds an Exercise Science-related degree, a recognized fitness certification, and current CPR/AED and First Aid credentials.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, or related field preferred.
• Nationally recognized fitness certification preferred (ACSM, ACE, NASM, NSCA, or equivalent).
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
• Knowledge of exercise science principles, equipment operation, and safe exercise techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate proper exercise form and equipment use.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of varying ages, abilities, and fitness levels.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and fitness-related software systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service by greeting, assisting, and engaging members and guests throughout the facility.
• Maintain an active presence on the fitness floor to promote member safety, exercise adherence, and positive member experiences.
• Assist members with proper equipment use, exercise techniques, and general fitness questions within the scope of practice.
• Support new member orientations, fitness assessments, Wellness Quest appointments, and other fitness services as assigned.
• Monitor fitness areas to ensure cleanliness, organization, safety, and compliance with facility policies.
• Assist with equipment upkeep by identifying and reporting maintenance or safety concerns.
• Promote fitness center programs, services, wellness initiatives, and special events.
• Participate in member engagement activities, wellness programs, and facility-wide events.
• Maintain knowledge of current fitness industry standards, exercise guidelines, and facility offerings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Exercise science knowledge

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fitness software

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Fitness Specialist is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and support to members and guests of Bayou Bend Fitness Center. This position promotes a safe, welcoming, and engaging fitness environment through member interaction, exercise guidance, facility oversight, and support of wellness programming. The Fitness Specialist serves as a visible resource on the fitness floor and contributes to the mission and goals of Bayou Bend Fitness Center and Bayou Bend Health System.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide outstanding customer service by greeting, assisting, and engaging members and guests throughout the facility.
• Maintain an active presence on the fitness floor to promote member safety, exercise adherence, and positive member experiences.
• Assist members with proper equipment use, exercise techniques, and general fitness questions within the scope of practice.
• Support new member orientations, fitness assessments, Wellness Quest appointments, and other fitness services as assigned.
• Monitor fitness areas to ensure cleanliness, organization, safety, and compliance with facility policies.
• Assist with equipment upkeep by identifying and reporting maintenance or safety concerns.
• Promote fitness center programs, services, wellness initiatives, and special events.
• Participate in member engagement activities, wellness programs, and facility-wide events.
• Maintain knowledge of current fitness industry standards, exercise guidelines, and facility offerings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, or related field preferred.
• Nationally recognized fitness certification preferred (ACSM, ACE, NASM, NSCA, or equivalent).
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
• Knowledge of exercise science principles, equipment operation, and safe exercise techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate proper exercise form and equipment use.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of varying ages, abilities, and fitness levels.
• Dependable, professional, and team oriented.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and fitness-related software systems preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Bayou Bend Health System to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other regard as required by law.

This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and/or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities.

Drug Testing

Bayou Bend Health System is an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a condition of employment all candidates must undergo and pass a post-offer drug screen. Failure to participate in the mandatory drug screen will void all offers of employment.

This is a non-management position

This is a part time position