Exercise Specialist - Duke Fitness Center

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number:

268416

Regular or Temporary:

Regular Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area:

DUKE NON-HOSPITAL OPERATIONS

Date:

Apr 3, 2026 General Description of the Job Class The Duke Health and Fitness Center is seeking a highly qualified exercise specialist to join our team. Responsibilities include to provide safety for clinical members during exercise sessions and to triage symptoms and vitals for members pre/during/post exercise sessions. Support group fitness classes on land and in pool is an added support. Weekend shifts are a requirement for this position. Required Qualifications at this Level Education Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field required for all levels.

Experience Level I:

No previous experience required.

Level II:

Minimum 1-year applicable experience.

Level III:

Minimum 2 yrs. applicable experience. (This level also serves as master level entry without any experience or certifications) Degrees, Licensure, and/or

Certification Level I:

BLS certification

Level II:

BLS; ACSM certification preferred

Level III:

BLS (ACLS preferred), ACSM preferred (This level also serves as master level entry without any experience or certifications) Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market:

Durham Nearest Secondary Market:

Raleigh