Wellness & Fitness Programs Lead

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fitness Specialist at Duke University School of Medicine coordinates, implements, and delivers health and fitness programs to maximize participation and outcomes. You will run clubs, conduct testing, and create personalized plans for employees, while preparing educational materials and engaging diverse teams across Duke Health.

Responsibilities include outreach, newsletter creation, and maintaining participant data, with a flexible schedule and a focus on excellent customer service and

Qualifications

• BA/BS or higher in exercise or health promotion field.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Nationally recognized fitness certification (ACE, AFFA, ACSM, NCSA, or NSPA).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, implements, and delivers health and fitness programs and services.
• Leads running and walking clubs and community events participation.
• Conducts fitness testing and designs individualized programs.
• Researches health topics and creates participant educational materials.
• Maintains participant files and contributes to reports.
• Delivers in-person, virtual and phone-based services.

Skills

Interpersonal communications

Customer service

Motivating others

Education

BA/BS in exercise or health promotion

CPR and First Aid certifications

Nationally recognized fitness certification (ACE/AFAA/ACSM/NCSA/NSPA)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Zoom

Job description

The Fitness Specialist at Duke University School of Medicine coordinates, implements, and delivers health and fitness programs to maximize participation and outcomes. You will run clubs, conduct testing, and create personalized plans for employees, while preparing educational materials and engaging diverse teams across Duke Health.

Responsibilities include outreach, newsletter creation, and maintaining participant data, with a flexible schedule and a focus on excellent customer service and