Fitness Specialist Part Time Hours Vary

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Responsible for assisting members and non-members with health and / or special needs with exercise prescription and programs at the Edward Health & Fitness Centers at Naperville and Seven Bridges.

Performs individualized fitness consultations, equipment orientation and continued follow-up. Assists and / or develops, coordinates, and implements fitness related programs and education presentations and special events as directed by supervisor.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except those that begin with the word "May.")

Provides individualized fitness consultation to members and non-members with healthy and / or special needs in order to assess their overall fitness level.

Prescribes exercise program(s) in accordancewith established fitness consultation protocol. Provides continual follow-up services as needed.

• Pro-actively assists members with exercise programs, instructing orientation to equipment, group exercise and wellness classes.
• Instructs group exercise classes for healthy and special needs members and non-members.
• Assists and / or develops, coordinates and implements clinical, fitness, member motivational programming and special events as directed by supervisor.
• Contributes in the development and administration of the budget and program plans of fitness programs
• and as directed by supervisor.
• Monitors quality, progress and success of members and non-members engaged in fitness programs and
• assists with medical members.
• Develops wellness educational lectures and presents to members at EHFC locations and to the community.
• Contributes to the member service of the Center by completing face-to-face interactions with members on
• a daily basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a closely related field or any Bachelor’s Degree plus a nationally accredited certification such as NASM / ACSM or ISSA or a degree in process with completion within two (2) years of employment.

A minimum of one year of previous fitness specialist experience is preferred. Excellent customer service skills are required.

• Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross required within 90 days of employment.
• A moderate level of analytical ability is required. Work is performed in accordance with standard procedures but does require basic technical knowledge or in-depth, experience-based knowledge in order to analyze and interpret information.
• A relatively high level of communication and customer service skills are required in order to lead, teach, and persuade others and / or interact effectively with others in very difficult situations.
• Work is not completely standardized. Assignments are often received in the form of results expected, due dates and general procedures to follow.
• Work requires the ability to walk or stand for an hour or more at a time, lift or carry objects weighing more than 45 pounds, and assist members’ with exercise workouts.
• Work conditions include working in an area that is somewhat unpleasant due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or the like, and working with equipment or performing activities where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle strains.
30+ days ago