Health Fitness Specialist - PRN

Job Summary

STGi is currently seeking an entry level PRN Health Fitness Specialist to support our Wellness and Health Promotion Services contract with Federal Occupational Health in White Oak/Rockville/CD.

Job Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• • Assist with day-to-day operations of the facility including covering site hours, onboarding new members, conducting fitness center orientations, leading group fitness classes if applicable, regularly cleaning fitness equipment, providing general exercise guidance, and implementing member programing (i.e., team or individual fitness and wellness challenges).
  • Assist with on-site and/or virtual programming, as applicable.
  • Absorb fitness-related materials including newsletters, communications, handouts and bulletin boards.
  • Report all equipment issues promptly to Manager.
  • Report all facility/maintenance issues promptly and inform Manager.
  • Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with the most recent exercise science standards.
  • Distribute general first aid supplies based on resources available (e.g., Band-Aids, gauze, cold packs).
  • In the event of a medical emergency, activate Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
  • Perform CPR and/or use AED as warranted.
  • Submit safety event forms within 24 hours of an unusual incident.
  • Immediately notify Manager of serious incidents.
  • Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
  • Recommend methods to increase physical activity.
  • Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
  • Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment, such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or other strength and conditioning equipment.
  • Provide general oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.
  • Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
  • Report all privacy and security breaches immediately according to FOH and HHS policy.

Required Skills

• Must be highly organized.
• Must possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to perform basic functions in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must be capable to perform the physical requirements of the duties of the position (e.g., ability to perform CPR, respond immediately to an emergency, properly demonstrate use of fitness equipment, instruct group fitness classes, lift up to 50 pounds, kneel, bend and twist (some bending or twisting may occur when lifting, moving or wheeling fitness equipment), etc.) without accommodation as well as free from any communicable disease.

Required Experience

• Minimum Education Requirements/Certification/Licensure/Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred or minimum of 1 years’ experience in exercise physiology, corporate fitness, wellness, health promotion and/or healthcare-related field.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Current certification in group fitness or personal training through nationally accredited organization strongly preferred.
• When teaching fitness classes, must hold general or specialty national certifications as appropriate.