PRN Corrective Exercise Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a PRN Corrective Exercise Specialist for the Sports Medicine and Performance Center. The role involves providing fitness training, education, and program growth, with referrals to physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and dietitians as needed.

Responsibilities include delivering personal training and group fitness, developing safe workout plans, and marketing the program to attract clients while ensuring clean, safe facilities and

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science required.
• 3+ years of experience in social media and marketing strategies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal training and group fitness instruction and education; prescribe workout programs based on client fitness levels and health needs.
• Monitor exercising clients and provide fitness assessment and feedback.
• Develop workout and health promotion programs adhering to health system standards and mission.
• Refer clients to health system fitness/medical professionals as needed.
• Keep workout areas clean, safe, and organized; ensure equipment is maintained in safe condition.
• Instruct correct fitness methods and lifting techniques to minimize injury risk.

Skills

Client coaching

Group fitness instruction

Marketing outreach

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Title PRN Corrective Exercise Specialist Varies - PRN Sports Medicine and Performance Center Position Summary / Career Interest:

This role is responsible for maintaining and growing a sports medicine fitness program. The position provides fitness training, instruction and education for clients and, as appropriate, markets the program to prospective clients, refers clients to health system fitness and/or medical professionals such as physical therapists, athletic trainers, registered dietitians and physicians. Further, this role is responsible to ensure workout areas are clean and safe, and fitness equipment and tools are maintained and in safe working order. This position conducts fitness classes, providing excellent customer service, while adhering to the Health System operating policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Maintain and build a sports medicine fitness program and market the programs to build a strong client base.
• Provide personal training, group fitness instruction and education, and prescribe workout programs for clients based on fitness levels and health needs.
• Monitor exercising clients and provide fitness assessment and feedback.
• Develop workout programs and health promotion programs in accordance with health system standards and mission, utilizing safe industry practices.
• Assist clients in safe exercising and proper body alignment.
• Refer clients to health system fitness/medical professionals including physical therapists, athletic trainers, registered dieticians and physicians when needed.
• Report any safety hazards and unsafe practices to management promptly.
• Ensure all workout areas are clean, safe and organized and ensure that fitness equipment and tools are maintained in safe working conditions.
• Instruct correct fitness methods and lifting techniques to minimize the chances of injury.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
• Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate
• Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 3 or more years of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience in social media and marketing strategies

Knowledge Requirements:

• Ability to solicit new business/clients
• Ability to work within a team of health professionals in an academic medical center

Time Type: Part time Job Requisition ID: R-52845

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System:

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.