Fitness Specialist

Overview

Fitness Specialist

Morgantown WV

HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness is looking for a Fitness Specialist for our Morgantown, WV location. Our Fitness Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing exercise programs for clients and patients and providing instruction of specific exercise techniques, methods and training curriculum. This position consults with therapists and physicians in assisting with the full recovery of participants who need rehabilitative therapy. As our Fitness Specialist you will also market and network within assigned territory to facilitate the growth and development of Wellness & Sports Medicine program services. Schedule will vary based on needs and can include weekends.

Schedule:

• Center Location: Morgantown, WV

• Type of Employment:Parttime

• Hours: Varies (TBD)

• Salary: Starting at $14/hour (Pending experience)

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conducts wellness and fitness consultations, assessments and screening.

• Develops individualized programs that ensure client satisfaction, safety and enhancement of rehabilitative goals and overall health and fitness goals.

• Provides leadership and support for clientele, helps motivate clients/patients to achieve their health goals.

• Instructs clients/patients one-on-one through individualized fitness programs.

• Instructs clients/patients/teams in group settings (on and off-site).

• Tailors programs based on the results that the clients/patients wish to achieve as well as based on their physical capabilities or restrictions.

• Conducts sports medicine assessments with corrective exercise programs (Dorsi-Vi, Fusionetics).

• Work closely with our Sports Medicine groups within their assigned region, in order to provide a variety of different wellness-based services, develop suitable program content to boost injury prevention awareness and peak athletic performance (wellness seminars, sports events/tournament coverage, team events, marketing events and demonstrations of sports medicine assessments, etc.).

• Participates in the marketing and exposure of the Wellness Program Services.

• Provides information about programs and events for community outreach of health, fitness and wellness (as requested).

• Assists in the Cardiac Rehab program, as applicable. Monitoring vitals such as blood pressure, oxygen levels, and pulse rates.

• Plays an integral role in Active Care Retail Sales (equipment for clinic and home use).

• Monitors and tracks inventory of retail sales items and communicates needs to Center Manager.

• Assists, monitors and instructs clients/patients by ensuring safe and effective use of gym equipment and weight machines.

• Ensures the facility and equipment are maintained in safe and excellent conditions at all times and the aesthetics of the facility meet the highest standards.

• Participates in and completes all quality assurance and outcome documentation, as requested.

• Maintains accurate paperwork for clients and sessions.

• Maintains and enhances personal knowledge by keeping all training certifications up to date and provides corresponding documentation for personnel file.

• Communicates any equipment problems or client concerns to Center Manager.

• Provides services within budgetary constraints, as directed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology

Physical Requirements:

• Candidate with a focus in Personal Training, Strength and Conditioning or Fitness experience.

• Duties will include providing an assessment of incoming or renewing members.

• Planning independent workout programs for members, as well as personalized workouts for members and discharged physical therapy patients.

• Maintaining safe exercise areas for participants which will include cleaning, organizing, and monitoring all areas.

• Providing support and coverage for front desk check in and member account management.

• Planning and leading group exercise programs when needed.

• Opening and closing duties of the facility.

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.