Wellness Center Fitness Coach & Program Designer

TMC; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Defiance Indian Health Board is seeking a qualified Fitness Specialist to conduct health assessments, design and deliver exercise programs, and educate members on safe gym practices. The role requires collaboration with healthcare professionals and regular shift coverage.

Experience in fitness settings, BS in Exercise Science or related field, and BLS/AED/ACSM certifications are required, with Navajo Nation employment preference noted.

Qualifications

• Two years of direct work experience.
• Bachelor degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field.
• Certifications: BLS, AED, ACSM or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client consultations to obtain health history and assess risk for exercise plans.
• Administer fitness assessments and track results.
• Design and implement exercise programs for healthy clients or those cleared to exercise.
• Educate members on equipment use and safe exercise techniques.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure safe programming.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and equipment upkeep daily.
• Manage client scheduling and data in membership software.

Skills

Health history

Risk stratification

Fitness assessment

Client communication

Group fitness instruction

Education

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science or Kinesiology

Tools

Membership software

Job description

Fort Defiance Indian Health Board is seeking a qualified Fitness Specialist to conduct health assessments, design and deliver exercise programs, and educate members on safe gym practices. The role requires collaboration with healthcare professionals and regular shift coverage.

Experience in fitness settings, BS in Exercise Science or related field, and BLS/AED/ACSM certifications are required, with Navajo Nation employment preference noted.