Job Description

SUMMARY

We are looking for an energetic and outgoing fitness assistant to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining close observation on participants utilizing Leon Healthy Living Centers and to perform related work as required. If you are passionate about fitness, and eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a dynamic healthcare setting, we encourage to apply. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Conducts Fitness Tours and Fitness Orientations.
  2. Conducts daily walk through of Fitness Center for operations standards.
  3. Assists the Fitness Specialist in providing training, nutritional advice and exercise prescriptions.
  4. Assists in assessments and evaluations to determine and recommend member exercise program.
  5. Assists instructor in providing fitness classes when required.
  6. Provides group fitness instruction, educates patrons on fitness and safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.
  7. Demonstrates courtesy and politeness to patients, visitors and other employees.
  8. Provides information, assistance and direction for new participants with respect to Fitness Center programs.
  9. Maintain high professional standards of service, appearance and behavior.
  10. Identifies and reports all incidents that occur in the work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Some knowledge in all areas of fitness leadership instruction
  • Experience working with the senior population is highly preferred.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, and resolve conflicts and problems courteously and tactfully.
  • Be committed to encourage and motivate others to exercise and maintain healthy lifestyle through personal example.

EDUCATION

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Completed or currently enrolled in an accredited academic credit program or in a nationally recognized certificate program in Health/Wellness Science, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Personal Fitness Training or a related field
  • A degree in health science (physiology, kinesiology) and fitness and/or experience in the implementation of large-scale fitness programs is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Fluent in English and Spanish required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Maintain appropriate certifications as needed and requested by law including CPR/AED certification (from a nationally recognized agency); or obtained within two (2) months of employment.