Wellness & Fitness Specialist: Custom Programs & Group Classes

National Institute for Fitness and Sport "NIFS"; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) seeks a full-time Health Fitness Specialist to design exercise programs, conduct fitness testing, and support member engagement in a busy Indianapolis center.

Candidates should have a health-related degree and be able to assess health status, deliver group classes, and supervise the fitness floor, with CPR/AED/First Aid certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a health-related field such as exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, sports medicine, or health education, from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Ability to conduct fitness assessments and develop exercise programs using American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines.
• ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) preferred but not required; certifications from other accredited organizations including NASM, NSCA, NCSF, and ACE, are also acknowledged.
• Ability to teach basic group fitness classes.
• An interest and experience working with weight loss programming preferred.
• Communication, social perceptiveness, and leadership skills necessary to instruct and interact effectively with individuals and groups in a large fitness center setting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity.
• Willingness to continue to expand knowledge and stay current with industry trends.
• Organization skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Adult CPR/AED/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-notch, customer-focused attention during each member or guest interaction by demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Assist in the daily supervision and administration of a large fitness center.
• Administer fitness assessments and functional movement screenings.
• Assess the health status of members, ranging from apparently healthy to high risk, to provide exercise and other wellness-related counsel/recommendations.
• Evaluate and combine member goals, health history, fitness assessment data, physician recommendations, ACSM guidelines, and other relevant information to create effective exercise programs.
• Provide fitness floor assistance to all members and guests to ensure safety and provide education and motivation.
• Demonstrate safe exercise form and procedures on all types of equipment.
• Perform member retention activities.
• Support co-workers in the development and implementation of fitness and wellness incentive programs.
• Aid in the development and instruction of group classes for participants and continuing education for staff.
• Assist in cleaning equipment and other areas of the facility as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ACSM guidelines

Fitness assessments

Group fitness instruction

Customer service

Leadership

Communication skills

Independent worker

CPR/AED/First Aid certified

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in health-related field

Job description

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) seeks a full-time Health Fitness Specialist to design exercise programs, conduct fitness testing, and support member engagement in a busy Indianapolis center.

Candidates should have a health-related degree and be able to assess health status, deliver group classes, and supervise the fitness floor, with CPR/AED/First Aid certification preferred.