Substitute Health Fitness Specialist - Chelsea, MI

Essential Duties

• Teaches group exercise classes onsite; provides a range of acceptable activities to meet various fitness levels of class participants; adheres to appropriate safety guidelines
• Supervises fitness center and uses educational background and other relevant training to accurately and safely answer member questions related to health, fitness, and wellbeing
• May conduct orientations according to the facility layout, membership policies/procedures, and Quality Assurance guidelines
• Establishes an ongoing positive and professional rapport with members
• PARTNERS WITH OTHER STAFF TO HELP CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND OTHER AREAS OF THE FACILITY AS NEEDED
• Maintains familiarity with and abides by the policies stated in the NIFS Employee Handbook
• PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Education, Experience & Requirements

• Degree in a health-related field preferred or working toward degree
• Relevant work experience and training required; experience with older adult clientele preferred
• Ability to teach basic balance, chair exercise and muscle conditioning group fitness classes; where applicable, aquatic experience preferred
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required
• ACSM and other Industry Certifications acknowledged