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Health Fitness Assistant (on-call)

HealthFitness

Health Fitness Assistant (on-call)

Warwick, RI +6 locations
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    HealthFitness has a new opportunity for on-call (# of hours based on demand) HEALTH FITNESS ASSISTANTS at our client site in Princeton, NJ. In this position, you will be responsible for providing exercise floor supervision, interacting with members and program participants, and assisting in the delivery of health and fitness programs and services, promotions and outreach activities. You will be responsible for providing outstanding service to members & program participants to maximize participation, outcomes and customer satisfaction. 

     

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:           

     

    • Interacts with participants and monitors equipment and participant safety.
    • Provides individual and group exercise instruction; educates participants on proper techniques to maximize exercise safety and effectiveness.
    • Assists with the development and/or delivery of a variety of HealthFitness and program-specific health improvement programs & promotions.
    • Participates in membership drives to acquire new members; enrolls new participants and conducts facility, program and equipment orientations.
    • Promotes program offerings and conducts outreach activities to increase participation and re-engage inactive members.
    • Assists in creating and maintaining bulletin boards, newsletters and other marketing & communication materials.
    • Maintains participant files and database.
    • Performs facility maintenance responsibilities; ensures facility, equipment and locker rooms are clean and stocked at all times. Ensures personal and facility appearance meet standards.
    • Projects and other duties as assigned.

     

    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS:

     

    REQUIRED:

    • Associate/Bachelor Degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Kinesiology or related discipline OR HealthFitness recognized industry certifications in Group Exercise and/or Personal Training (ACE, AFAA, NSCA, NASM, ACSM) and 2+ years related industry experience.
    • Current First Aid and CPR/AED or BLS certifications from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

     

    PREFERRED:

    • Proficiency in fitness assessment and exercise prescription a plus.
    • Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others.
    • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including at minimum Word, Excel and Outlook.
    • Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands.
    • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with enthusiasm, initiative and creativity.

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. 

    Required Skills Required Experience

  • Qualifications
    • Enthusiasm and passion for student learning and the ability to respond to the needs of adult learners using a variety of teaching methods including new technologies.Associate Degree required, Bachelor Degree Preferred
    • 500-600 hour Certificate in Massage Therapy, AAS preferred
    • Licensed Massage Therapist in Maryland
    • Minimum 3 years practice as LMT
    • Documented advanced training in the subject matter to be taught
    • CPR for Health care Providers
    • Instructors of anatomy, physiology and pathology have at least an undergraduate level proficiency in the subject matter being taught.
    • Teaching experience preferred and/or continuing education in massage instruction
    • See College of Southern Maryland Health Sciences Division ADJUNCT FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION for more information
  • Locations
    Los Angeles, CA • Norwalk, CT • Sparks Glencoe, MD • Princeton, NJ • Newtown Square, PA • Warwick, RI • Providence, RI