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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
LifeWorks of Southwest General is a state of the art health and fitness center owned and operated by Southwest General Health Center. Fitness assessments, personal training, group classes, and aquatic exercise in their junior size Olympic 6-lane lap pool or their warm water therapy pool are just some of the things they offer. Why work at SWGHC? In addition to the outstanding culture, we offer great benefits, free parking and are close to the turnpike and I71. Come join our team! #loveajobthatlovesyouback
FITNESS SPECIALIST AT LIFEWORKS OF SOUTHWEST GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
Fitness Specialists provide professional customer service to members by conducting screenings, fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions and more while proactively circulating the fitness floor. Keeping a clean, safe environment is also a priority of the Fitness Instructors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's degree program for exercise physiology or related field required.
Required length of experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of experience at a fitness facility required. A competent knowledge of exercise principles, fitness testing, health risk and fitness program design is essential to success. Excellent communication, interpersonal, computer and organizational skills are also required. Required licensure, certification, and/or registry: CPR certification required. Personal training certification with one of the following agencies is required and may be obtained within 6 months of hire:
ACE, NSCA, NATA, NASM, AFAA, ISSA, IFPA, NCSF, NFPT, ACSM
Location:
Southwest General
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LIFEWORKS FITNESS CENTER
Schedule:
FULL-TIME, Days, Evenings, Nights, Mon-Thurs 11:30am-7:30pm, Sat 7:30am-2pm
Benefits
- Dental Insurance