Fitness Specialist

Role and Responsibilities

• Sell and deliver personal training sessions to clients
• Schedule and conduct One Start sessions
• Aid members in using safe and effective exercise form during their workouts
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly fitness floor, racking weights, picking up towels, water bottles, magazines, cleaning equipment, etc.
• Perform fitness assessments (movement and posture assessments, blood pressure checks, body composition tests) as requested by members
• Support, teach, and encourage members to meet their fitness goals
• Work together as a team with all departments
• Develop relationships and encourage member referrals
• Enforce Active Wellness policies such as cell phone use, etc.
• Attend fitness department and fitness training meetings and continuing education classes to keep certifications current
• Assist in development and implementation of new fitness programs/classes
• Administer emergency care to members and guests in need of assistance
• Work as a TEAM with all other departments

Qualifications

• Operational knowledge of resistance training equipment and proper form
• Knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics
• Knowledge of appropriate exercises for specific muscle groups
• Knowledge of injury prevention and basic rehabilitation
• Knowledge of basic movement and posture assessments and body composition assessments
• Ability to calculate target heart rate
• Basic knowledge in nutrition
• Must be detail oriented, organized and highly responsive with a commitment to customer service
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills, customer service skills, results oriented, ability to multitask, and commitment to the fitness industry
• National Personal Training Certification(s) required (see approved Certification, Licenses and Permits list), National Group Exercise Certification or modality specific certifications as required by role (if applicable)
• Proof of citizenship or legal status

Physical and Working Conditions

• Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others
• Ability to stand for several hours in a same shift; ability to lift 25 lbs
• Fitness club environment
• Must follow OSHA and Active Wellness safety standards

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full Time)
• Health Flexible Spending Account (Full Time)
• Paid Time Off (Full Time)
• Parking & Transit Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) (Eligible after 1 year of service + 1000 work hours)
• Legal Support Plan
• Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Support Service
• Complimentary Club Membership and Discounts on Active Products (where applicable)