Health & Fitness Specialist

Apex Systems; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems in Auburn, WA is looking for a health consultant to perform health education consultations, monitor blood pressure, and provide disease management counseling for high-risk populations. This role also includes designing safe exercise programs and fulfilling site responsibilities.

Qualified candidates must have current certifications in CPR, AED training, and OSHA compliance. The position is integral to ensuring effective health practices and safety in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Current certifications and annual refresher training that meets OSHA compliance requirements.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR Training certification.
• AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Training certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs preliminary investigation for policy revisions as required.
• Provides offsite health education consultation.
• Monitors blood pressure, body composition, and prescribes exercise.
• Counsels 'High Risk or Special Population' applicants on disease management.
• Contacts vendors for site equipment issues and ensures safety.
• Administers site-specific responsibilities such as payroll and exercise programs.
• Provides basic life support and first aid as needed.

Job description

Apex Systems LLC, a division of On Assignment, is an IT staffing and services firm specializing in providing IT professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placements. Apex also offers recruitment solutions for other select professional skills and workforce needs.

Job Description

• Performs preliminary investigation for future policies and practices as requested by program leadership to determine if revisions to current policies or practices are necessary.
• Provides offsite health education consultation.
• Performs blood pressure monitoring, body composition analysis and exercise prescription, using established procedures and guidelines.
• Provides specific counsel to "High Risk or Special Population" applicants regarding disease management and its effect on exercise.
• Contacts vendors regarding site equipment issues and performs site focal responsibilities such as safety inspections, cleaning, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Administers site specific responsibilities such as payroll focal, group exercise focal and equipment focal. Designs, conducts and monitors safe and effective exercise programs for "High Risk" and "Special Populations" for groups and individuals by following ACSM guidelines.
• Provides basic life support, standard first aid and automated external defibrillator as needed.

Qualifications

• Certifications must be current and annual refresher training that meets OSHA compliance requirements.
• Must be provided for: American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR Training.
• AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Training, and OSHA compliance training related to Bloodborne Pathogens.