Fitness Specialist Healthworks Cardiac Rehab

The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography And Interventions; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fitness Specialist to provide comprehensive fitness instruction and education to a diverse range of participants. This role involves engaging individuals in programs such as Cardiac Rehabilitation and Personal Training, ensuring that each participant receives tailored guidance to enhance their health and fitness. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and a passion for promoting wellness in the community. Join a team committed to improving lives through fitness and health education in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of fitness or clinical exercise experience in healthcare preferred.
• Experience in coordinating fitness programs and assisting with operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual instruction in fitness programs.
• Coordinate programs and assist with daily operations of the department.

Skills

Group Instruction

Individual Training

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Transitional Exercise

Youth Fitness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Certified Personal Trainer Certification

Certified Exercise Specialist Certification

Job description

Overview

The Fitness Specialist provides group and individual instruction and education to participants of various ages, abilities, and health statuses in programs such as Cardiac Rehab, Safeway to Fitness, Personal Training, Transitional Exercise, Group Exercise, Youth Fitness, Bariatric, general membership, and other programs offered through the department. The Fitness Specialist also coordinates one or more of these programs and assists the Healthworks team with the day-to-day operations of the department.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Basic Life Support Required. Certified Personal Trainer or Certified Exercise Specialist preferred.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Physical Education, or Exercise Science required.

Experience

2 years of fitness or other clinical exercise experience in healthcare preferred.