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Health Fitness Specialist I
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What they do
An Exercise Physiologist or Specialist directs exercise programs for clients who are recovering from injuries or illnesses, who have disabilities or other chronic conditions, or who want to minimize health risks. Recommends exercise routines or modifications, and monitors patient health. Works in recreational centers, hospitals or other facilities. May provide advice to athletes and people interested in sports training.
$51,749 / year median in Ohio
+7% projected growth
Job Description
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Full Job Description Job Overview:
The position's primary job duties and responsibilities include some or all of the following: staffing a fitness center in a corporate/commercial and/or community setting, performing fitness assessments and equipment orientations, providing exercise prescriptions, maintaining the fitness center equipment, assisting with managing the group fitness schedule, staffing Health Fairs, performing screenings like blood pressure, body composition, finger stick, etc, implementation and data reporting of wellness programs, health coaching, creating and implementing incentive programs and presenting on various health/wellness topics, as well as data reporting for all above functions.Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Health/Fitness or in a related field Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Computer application skills 6 months experienceJob Responsibilities:
Supervises members during their normal workout and ensuring the safety of each exercise by correcting form, and that each member is using the proper load for each exercise. Uses time to assist with program and goal attainment. Enforces fitness floor policies and procedures with particular attention to letting members work through when doing multiple sets, putting weights away when done, and cleaning equipment after peak times. Administers certain physical tests to a member upon completion of a consultation and after reviewing any recommendation the member's physician may have for their exercise. Uses all of the results gathered in the consultation and assessment and providing the member with an exercise program that is designed to allow the member to obtain all goals. Walks the member through the exercise program that was designed for the member to help them reach their goal and being available to answer questions for exercise progression. Works on a special project assigned by the Fitness Coordinator.Other Job-Related Information:
Working Conditions:
ClimbingRarely Hearing:
ConversationFrequently Hearing:
Other Sounds- Frequently Kneeling
- Rarely Lifting 50+ Lbs.
- Rarely Lifting