Fitness Specialist-Wellness

BayCare Health System; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Clearwater, FL seeks a Fitness Specialist-Wellness to design and implement personalized fitness programs for individuals with chronic diseases or special health considerations. You will supervise group or individual sessions, educate participants, and tailor plans to each user.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Exercise Science or related field, plus accredited trainer certification and BLS/AED.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Certification as a Personal Trainer from a NCCA-accredited fitness organization such as ACSM, ACE, NSCA, NASM
• Required – BLS (Basic Life Support) – within 90 days; And – AED (Defibrillator)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement fitness programs tailored to individuals with chronic diseases or special health considerations.
• Supervise individual or group exercise programs, educating the individuals who are exercising, and establishing a personalized program of exercise for each user.
• Ensure a safe and effective exercise environment for all participants.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field

ACSM, ACE, NSCA, NASM Certification (Personal Trainer)

BLS (Basic Life Support)

AED (Defibrillator)

Job description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Summary

Highly skilled professional responsible for designing and implementing fitness programs tailored to individuals with chronic diseases or special health considerations. Have a deep understanding of both exercise physiology and various medical conditions, allowing the specialist to create a safe and effective exercise environment. Responsible for supervising individual or groups exercise programs, educating the individuals who are exercising, and establishing a personalized program of exercise for each user.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field

Credentials

• Certification as a Personal Trainer from a NCCA-accredited fitness organization such as ACSM, ACE, NSCA, NASM
• Required – BLS (Basic Life Support) – within 90 days; And – AED (Defibrillator)

Experience

Minimum of one year’s experience in the medical fitness or health/wellness industry preferred.

Facility: BayCare Health System, Cheek Powell Wellness Center

Location: Clearwater, FL

Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: Varies

Weekend Work: None

On Call: No

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

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