FITNESS SPECIALIST

Job Description:

Job Description POSITION SUMMARYAssists with the fitness/exercise and health education components of the Fitness Center. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESConducts fitness/exercise programs as appointed by the Director. Prepares health and fitness articles for the monthly newsletter publication.Plans, implements, monitors, conducts and evaluates and/or participates in the exercise portion of patient education programs based upon the individual s exercise prescription.Communicates effectively with patients, families, and all levels of hospital staff as well as related personnel.Exercises creativity in-group and individual exercise program design.Performs fitness testing services.Ensures confidentiality of client, legal, budget and company matters.Maintains good communications; establishes and maintains positive working relationships with employees, clients, and the public.Assists Director with marketing.Assists Director, with evaluations, reporting, data collection, statistics and reports.Assists Director with fitness workshops and speaking arrangements to represent Elliot Hospital.Attends staff meetings, pertinent in-service programs and departmental meetings.Participates in appropriate role in fire and disaster drills, fires and other situations.Exercises care in the use and operation of equipment and reference materials. Performs routine maintenance to ensure continued functioning of equipment. Maintains work area in a clean and organized manner.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSAbility to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.Ability to endure periods of heavy workload or stress.Familiarity with continuous quality improvement strategies.Ability to plan and perform diversified duties requiring an extensive knowledge of a particular field and the use of a wide range of proceduresAbility to communicate with the age appropriate populations.Ability to transport self to and from off-site locationsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSUREEducation: Associate s Degree in exercise science, health education or related field, or equivalent required. Bachelor s Degree preferred.Experience: Educational preparation in Basic Cardiac Life Support. Experience in a gym or with seniors preferred.Certification/Licensure: CPR, First Aid, and Group Exercise.Software/Hardware:OTHER REQUIREMENTSSchedule: Generally Monday through Friday, days.Other: per diem