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Fitness Specialist
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What they do
A Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor develops customized exercise and fitness programs for clients. Reviews health and fitness goals, teaches correct and safe exercise technique, monitors progress and provides encouragement for clients. Leads fitness and exercise classes at a community center, club or pool. Teaches aerobics, water, strength building or other exercises and maintains equipment.
$44,122 / year median in Ohio
+14% projected growth
Job Description
The Fitness Specialist is responsible for providing members of the facility with a personalized fitness assessment, then assigning a Personal Trainer that best fits their needs. They are also responsible for new member integration including following up with all new members within their first month to make sure they have received a Member Handbook, Passport to Wellness, Equipment Orientation, and a Fitness Assessment. Required Length and Type of Experience Previous experience in the medical fitness or health/wellness industry is preferred. Required Licensure or Certification CPR/AED certification, current NCC A-accredited certification as a group exercise instructor or leader. If instructing classes in yoga, Pilates, spinning, or related specialty class, must have either a nationally recognized certification in that specialty or evidence of training in that specialty.