Fitness Assistant

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Healthy Living Bird Road-BRH, Miami, Florida, 33165, United States

Are you passionate about fitness and contributing to our patients' fitness journey? We are looking for a dedicated Fitness Assistant to join our team! The Fitness Assistant position offers a unique opportunity to actively engage with our members. You will be responsible for monitoring their performance and appropriate equipment usage, as well as assessing the appropriate length of time on the equipment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  • Conducts Fitness Tours and Fitness Orientations.
  • Provides group fitness instruction, educates patrons on fitness and safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.
  • Conducts daily walk through of Fitness Center for operations standards.
  • Assists instructor in providing fitness classes when required.
  • Cleans and disinfects equipment and instruments after each use and at the end of the day.
  • Maintain high professional standards of service, appearance and behavior.
  • Provide information, assistance, and direction to new participants concerning fitness center programs.
  • Assists in assessments and evaluations to determine and recommend member exercise programs.
  • Identifies and reports all incidents that occur in the work area.
  • Demonstrates courtesy and politeness to patients, visitors and other employees.

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.

 

 LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

EDUCATION

  • Completed or enrolled in an accredited academic credit program or 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.
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