Exercise Specialist, HWC lifestyles / Medical Fitness, Per Diem, Day

Position Summary

To provide general supervision coverage for a broad population of individuals engaged in an individualized exercise routine and to be capable of adequate BLS emergency response. The Exercise Specialist, under the supervision of the Medical Fitness Manager, is responsible for individualized physical fitness assessments, exercise prescription, coverage of fitness center exercise areas as directed, equipment cleanliness/preventative maintenance, membership and facility policy enforcement, member incentive programs and delivering excellent customer service at all times.

About the Role

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology, exercise science, or related field, with a Master’s degree in health-related field or exercise sciences preferred. A specialty certification through the American College of Sports Medicine, ACE, NSCA, etc. is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized physical fitness assessments and exercise prescriptions
• Coverage of fitness center exercise areas as directed
• Ensure equipment cleanliness and preventative maintenance
• Enforce membership and facility policies
• Manage member incentive programs
• Deliver excellent customer service

Requirements

• Current BLS course completion card - AHA Healthcare Provider/AED
• Effective group process skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective listening skills
• Pay attention to details
• Function competently in stressful situations
• Work cooperatively with clients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members
• Utilize effective time management
• Problem-solve using effective analytical and critical thinking skills
• Communicate, interact, and serve customers effectively

Qualifications

• At least one year experience in working with special populations on exercise programming and physical fitness testing

Skills

• Current BLS course completion card - AHA Healthcare Provider/AED
• Effective group process skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective listening skills
• Attention to detail
• Stress management
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Customer service

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retail Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Pay

$25.37 - $31.71 per hour

Schedule

Day

Job Location

Mahwah MacArthur Blvd LifeStyles

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.