Fitness Specialist - Galter Life Center - Days

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Position Highlights:

• Position: Fitness Specialist

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Part time, 10 weekly hours

• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4:45am-11am

• Required Travel: none

A brief summary:

To provide quality service to LifeCenter and community members. To facilitate the performance of exercise activities for members and guests in a safe and pleasant environment and ensure assistance is available when needed.

What you will do:

• Build positive relationships with members and guests, maintaining professional boundaries.

• Based on ACSM guidelines; provide instruction on proper technique and guidelines for maximizing exercise effectiveness. Make yourself aware of members and guests who appear to need help.

• Strive to learn the names and fitness interests and needs of those members who frequent the club during your regular shifts.

• Keep the Fitness Floor safe and clutter free, document any faulty equipment - ensure that signage is up when appropriate.

• Be able to provide communication about equipment repair, emergencies, and concerns of the members.

• Keep informed of activities and services offered by the Life Center; recommend when appropriate.

• Assist members in implementing exercise programs appropriate for their goals, age, abilities, preferences and health concerns.

• Know, understand, and follow additional job requirements as stated in the Fitness Specialist job manuals.

• Begin to learn the process of fitness testing and exercise prescription

• Stay informed of new developments in the health/fitness industry.

• Document any unsafe exercise conditions and report to the proper supervisor.

• Inventory and fill first aid supply needs.

• Know and follow procedures related to emergency situations.

• Develop knowledge and skills in technological systems: zoom, live streaming, virtual platforms and other industry technical systems.

• Always wear Fitness Specialist uniform when working on the Fitness Floor.

• Attend regular staff meetings and in- services

• Assist with class set up - including virtual, attendance, and other duties as needed

• Ensure member's follow proper etiquette/policies; address and document any issues.

• Be proficient in taking blood pressure and heart rate.

• Other duties as assigned

What you will need:

• One of the following is required:

  • Bachelor's Degree in an Exercise Science related field

  • Currently enrolled in an exercise science program in Junior/Senior year with Core competencies completed

  • Associates Degree in exercise science related field with licensure or NCCA certification in fitness/health care (i.e. ACSM, ACE, NASM, NCSA, PTA License)

• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification

• Certified through a national accredited organization not required but an asset

• Prior work experience in Fitness/Health related field not required but an asset.

• Interpersonal communication: ability to effectively offer direction.

• Knowledge of proper use of all exercise equipment and testing procedures.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Community Involvement Opportunities