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Position Highlights:
- Position: Fitness Specialist
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Part Time:
- Hours: Monday 6:30am to 11am, Wednesday 4:45am to 8am, Friday 7:30am to 1130am
Benefits:
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
JOB SUMMARY
To provide quality service to LifeCenter and community members. To facilitate the performance of exercise activities for members and guests in a safe and pleasant environment and ensure assistance is available when needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
- Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Galter LifeCenter and demonstrates a service orientation and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the LifeCenter.
1. Provide a welcoming and safe environment for all Members & Guests.
- Build positive relationships with members and guests, maintaining professional boundaries.
- Based on ACSM guidelines; provide instruction on proper technique and guidelines for maximizing exercise effectiveness. Make yourself aware of members and guests who appear to need help.
- Strive to learn the names and fitness interests and needs of those members who frequent the club during your regular shifts.
- Keep the Fitness Floor safe and clutter free, document any faulty equipment – ensure that signage is up when appropriate.
- Be able to provide communication about equipment repair, emergencies, and concerns of the members.
2. Assist with exercise programs, and market appropriately our health promotion programs.
- Keep informed of activities and services offered by the LifeCenter; recommend when appropriate.
- Assist members in implementing exercise programs appropriate for their goals, age, abilities, preferences and health concerns.
- Know, understand, and follow additional job requirements as stated in the Fitness Specialist job manuals.
- Begin to learn the process of fitness testing and exercise prescription
- Stay informed of new developments in the health/fitness industry.
3. Respond to and document emergencies and incidents according to established procedures.
- Document any unsafe exercise conditions and report to the proper supervisor.
- Inventory and fill first aid supply needs.
- Know and follow procedures related to emergency situations.
4. Computer skills.
- Become proficient in using our membership software, scheduling software, and assessment software.
- Develop knowledge and skills in technological systems: zoom, live streaming, virtual platforms and other industry technical systems.
5. Other Functions
- Always wear Fitness Specialist uniform when working on the Fitness Floor.
- Attend regular staff meetings and in- services
- Assist with class set up – including virtual, attendance, and other duties as needed
- Ensure member’s follow proper etiquette/policies; address and document any issues.
- Be proficient in taking blood pressure and heart rate.
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
- One of the following is required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in an Exercise Science related field
- Currently enrolled in an exercise science program in Junior/Senior year with Core competencies completed
- Associates Degree in exercise science related field with licensure or NCCA certification in fitness/health care (i.e. ACSM, ACE, NASM, NCSA, PTA License)
- Certified through a national accredited organization not required but an asset
- Prior work experience in Fitness/Health related field not required but an asset.
- Interpersonal communication: ability to effectively offer direction.
- Knowledge of proper use of all exercise equipment and testing procedures.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACT
- Daily contact with members, guests, and staff
ENVIRONMENT
Highly visible, high activity, exposure to exercise equipment. Some lifting and/ or pushing of exercise equipment may be required.
Disclaimer: The information written in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as totally comprehensive of every job duty, responsibility, or qualification required by an employee assigned to this job. While employed in this position, an employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed in this job description:
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