Exercise Specialist Position Available In Lenoir, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Exercise Specialist role at Minges Wellness Center involves developing and supervising exercise programs, providing fitness education on-site and off-site, and coordinating beneficial exercise plans with physicians. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in an exercise-related field, experience in adult fitness, and certifications such as BCLS and ACSM. The position may involve travel, varied work hours, and physical activity.
Company:
Unc Lenoir Health Care
Salary:
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Job Description
- Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
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Summary:
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- Exercise Specialist
- is responsible for development and supervising all components of Minges Wellness Center exercise programming. The exercise specialist provides exercise and fitness education to the community on and off site.
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Responsibilities:
- Internal and external customers will receive excellent customer service, including the community. Safeguards client confidentiality. Works with physicians to coordinate correct and beneficial exercise plans with customers.
- Other information:
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EDUCATION
- Have bachelor’s degree in an exercise related field. Prefer prior experience in adult fitness, special population exercise programming
- Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Sports Medicine or Physical Education/Fitness.
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EXPERIENCE
- Hospital based experience, internship in medically based fitness facility preferred. Working experience in a healthcare facility preferred
- Must have experience writing exercise prescriptions, outcome measurements, goal setting, individual behavior modification training
- Experience in a group exercise setting necessary.
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LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
- BCLS certified. Exercise certification and /or ACSM certification preferred
- Must be willing to attain ACSM certification within 6 months of hire
- ACLS certification required for Cardiac Rehab position.
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OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Will provide fitness assessment, health behavior modification counseling
- Strong verbal and writing skills necessary for effective communication with physicians, employees, patients, and the community
- Word Processing and computer knowledge desired
- Public speaking required
- Will serve as consultant to other areas of the hospital on issues of fitness/exercise.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Some travel required
- Will work, days, evenings, and weekends as required per schedule
- Minimal exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases
- Will work with a variety of exercise equipment in a gym setting.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Walking, lifting and standing throughout the day
- Must be able to demonstrate and participate in exercise programming.
