Exercise Specialist Position Available In Lehigh, Pennsylvania

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care. The Exercise Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of fitness programming to a wide variety of clientele.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts medical history screening, needs analysis, and fitness assessments Creates exercise programs based on the needs of the client and monitors their progress Instructs proper technique and execution of exercise equipment Provide fitness assessment annually or on request of client. Review, evaluate and revise established client program quarterly. Provides advice about nutrition and weight control Assists with sales duties Assists staff at front desk when needed Assists with new client tours Assists with supervision of less experienced colleagues

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically capable of the potentially strenuous activities typical of someone engaged in leading FSP programs. Must be able to effectively listen and communicate with people in-person, via email or over the telephone. Must be capable of using a computer keyboard. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive without restriction.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology, health and physical education or a closely related field required. Master’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, physical education or healthcare administration preferred. American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist or National Strength & Conditioning Association Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) preferred. BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High motivation and energy level. Strong focus on Customer Service. Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke’s!! St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING

HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY.

In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s has been named the Top Workplace in the large employer category by the Morning Call. This is the second year in a row that St. Luke’s has been recognized as a Top Workplace. In addition, St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region and in New Jersey. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be designated a Top Workplace in 2024. In 2024, St. Luke’s was named one of the Nation’s Best Employers for New Grads, a top 10 ranked employer in Pennsylvania and the #1 ranked health care employer in the state by Forbes Magazine. Learn More Here.