Wellness Fitness Specialist Free Certifications & Growth

Plus-One,-An-Optum-Company-; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options with HRA/HSA

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement & Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability Plans

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Transportation and Parking Plans

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Wellness rewards program

Free memberships to fitness facilities

24/7 health and wellness support

Entertainment and discounts

Inclusion and Belonging Council

Free professional development courses

Discounted certifications

Free CPR/AED certifications

Free continuing education courses and/

Employee Referral Reward program

Job summary

Plus One, part of the Optum Workplace Well-being portfolio, is seeking an energetic Exercise Specialist to support a high-profile fitness center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. You will conduct fitness consultations, design progressive programs, and guide members in safe use of cardio, strength, and flexibility equipment.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in exercise science or a related field (or a NCCA certification), current CPR/AED and First Aid, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology or a related field, or a NCCA-accredited personal training certification.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Industry knowledge in exercise testing and prescription, and ability to operate various fitness tools and equipment.
• Ability to network, engage and interact with all clients, guests and members.
• Competence with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing fitness consultations for participants, including movement screens, needs analyses and goal setting, in order to recommend appropriate fitness programming and complementary wellness services.
• Develop comprehensive progressive fitness programming to support and motivate participants and ensure a positive overall experience.
• Monitor, engage and instruct participants in the fitness center on the safe and effective use of cardiovascular, flexibility and strength training equipment within the facility.
• Educate participants on clinically proven health and fitness information, available fitness and engagement programming and complementary wellness services.
• Complete internal development courses through a learning management platform.
• Maintain positive customer and client experience by providing the highest quality of service.

Skills

CPR/AED

First Aid

Client engagement

Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or kinesiology

NCCA-certified personal training certification

Tools

Fitness equipment

Job description

Plus One, part of the Optum Workplace Well-being portfolio, is seeking an energetic Exercise Specialist to support a high-profile fitness center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. You will conduct fitness consultations, design progressive programs, and guide members in safe use of cardio, strength, and flexibility equipment.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in exercise science or a related field (or a NCCA certification), current CPR/AED and First Aid, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.