Health Fitness Specialist

STG International (STGi) is currently seeking applicants to work on a per diem basis as a Health Fitness Specialist to support Federal Occupational Health in Philadelphia, PA. 

Some of the Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities of this positions include, but are not limited to:

Service Operations

• Under the direction of the Health Fitness Manager, assist with day-to-day operations of the facility including covering site hours, onboarding new members, leading group fitness classes, regularly cleaning fitness equipment, providing general exercise guidance, fitness center orientations, and member programing, including individual fitness and wellness challenges.
• Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with the most recent exercise science standards.
• Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
• Submit Safety Events within 24 hours of an unusual incident. Immediately notify federal 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.
• Assist in orienting new FOH WHPS staff.
• Work on agency agreement, as assigned by the Health Fitness Manager.

Administrative (Business/Management)

Staffing and Reporting Relationships

• Be on time to work, work all designated hours, request leave in timely fashion.
• Request leave according to specified timeframes.
• Adhere to telework policy when permitted.
• Create a climate of trust, accountability, and professionalism. Report to Health Fitness Manager staffing problems which can affect productivity / morale.
• Identify and report problems to supervisor with hardware, telecommunications or other issues impacting duties.

Technology

• Fully knowledgeable and proficient in IT systems, for database tracking and other deliverables.
• Attend training on IT systems, both initially and with updates; asks for help when needed.
• Complete mandatory IT training by specified deadlines.
• Inform Health Fitness Manager of IT and other equipment needs, particularly those that prevent completing projects within specified deadlines.

Strategy

Customer Service

• Manage customer/agency complaints professionally with feedback within 48 hours of receipt. Determine whether upper management involvement is needed during any point of process and refer in 24 hours.
• Respond to customer complaints, issues, and requests regarding FOH service within 24 hours. Follow outstanding issues to resolution in a timely manner. Escalate issues as appropriate and directed by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements/Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be highly organized.
• Must possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Will appropriately escalate problems or resource issues for resolution.
• Will maintain effective measures for communicating with staff.
• 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.

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 certification in group fitness or personal training through nationally accredited organization.
• Current CPR/AED certification. • When teaching fitness classes, must hold general or specialty national certifications as appropriate.

STG International, Inc (STGi) is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission.

STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy.

STG International, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.