Part-Time Wellness Assistant

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services is seeking a part-time wellness/fitness coordinator to support the Cobb County Human Resources Department. The role involves leading group exercise classes, conducting wellness presentations, and performing fitness assessments.

The position requires a degree in Exercise Science or related field and at least one year of fitness experience, with flexible hours between 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, Physical Education or related field; supplemented by one (1) year of experience in personal training, group fitness instruction, wellness programming, or a related fitness environment (internships/practicum/volunteer accepted); or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads group exercise classes several times a week.
• Presents to small groups on wellness topics.
• Performs fitness tests such as body composition.
• Designs personal exercise programs with general nutrition and dietary analysis.
• Maintains knowledge of kinesiology, physiology, exercise science and ACSM guidelines.
• Oversees fitness center and clinic facilities: orientations, equipment inspection, vendor contacts for repairs, monitors center use, cleans equipment, coordinates surveillance/security systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, Physical Education or related field

Job description

Position Information

This position is located in the Cobb County Human Resources Department.

This position works up to 29 hours per week, Monday thru Friday. The schedule for this position will work hours ranging between 8:00am and 6:00pm, but flexibility in working hours is required.

Essential Functions

• Leads group exercise classes several times a week.
• Presents to small groups on various wellness topics.
• Performs a variety of fitness tests, such as body composition.
• Designs personal exercise programs, and provides general nutrition and dietary analysis.
• Maintains knowledge of changes in the field of kinesiology, physiology, exercise science and ACSM guidelines.
• Assists with overseeing fitness center and clinic facilities: conducts new member orientations; inspects equipment and contacts vendors for repairs; monitors center use; maintains and cleans equipment; and coordinate and monitors surveillance/security systems for the clinic and fitness centers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates or Bachelors degree in the field of Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, Physical Education or related field; supplemented by one (1) year of experience in personal training, group fitness instruction, wellness programming, or a related fitness environment (experience may be through internships, practicum, or volunteer service); or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting basic fitness assessments and developing safe exercise programs.
• Experience providing excellent customer service in a fitness, recreation, or wellness setting.
• Experience assisting with fitness center operations, wellness programs, or group exercise classes is preferred.
• Ability to work with individuals of varying fitness levels while providing a safe, encouraging, and professional exercise environment.
• Experience educating participants on proper equipment use, exercise safety, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Experience maintaining a clean, organized, and safe fitness facility and reporting equipment concerns.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess at least one of the following certifications: ACE, ACTION, AAPTE, ACSM, CSCS, Cooper Institute, NASM, NCSF, NCCPT, NESTA, NETA, NFPT, NSCA, ISSA.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, electric currents, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, water hazards, violence, disease, or rude/irate customers.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.