Fitness Assistant
Leon Healthy Living Centers is seeking a motivated and energetic Fitness Assistant to support the daily operations of our fitness facilities. This role involves actively engaging with members to ensure safe and effective use of equipment, conducting fitness assessments, and providing basic instruction. The Fitness Assistant will monitor member performance, evaluate appropriate equipment usage and duration, and enforce facility rules to maintain a safe and orderly environment. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the cleanliness and maintenance of the fitness center and overseeing all activities within the Healthy Living Center’s fitness area. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, a basic understanding of fitness equipment and exercise techniques, and a passion for promoting health and wellness in the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts Fitness Tours and Fitness Orientations.
- Provides information, assistance and direction for new participants with respect to Fitness Center programs.
- Conducts daily walk through of Fitness Center for operations standards.
- Assists in assessments and evaluations to determine and recommend member exercise program.
- Assists the Fitness Specialist in providing training, nutritional advice and exercise prescriptions.
- Assists instructor in providing fitness classes when required.
- Provides group fitness instruction, educates patrons on fitness and safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.
- Cleans and disinfects equipment and instruments after each use and at the end of the day.
- Assists in developing successful strategies to achieve Center’s goals and objectives.
- Maintain high professional standards of service, appearance and behavior.
- Identifies and reports all incidents that occur in the work area.
- Demonstrates courtesy and politeness to patients, visitors and other employees.
- Maintains open channels of communication with center administration and other company departments.
- Answers all inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.
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.