Fitness Specialist: Group Classes & Personal Training

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

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.