Fitness Specialist

at NorthShore University Health System in Woodridge, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Highlights:
Position: Fitness Specialist
Location: Seven Bridges Fitness Center - Woodridge
Full Time
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

What you will need:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a closely related field
Orany Bachelor's Degree plus a nationally accredited certification such as NASM/ACSM or ISSA or a degree in process with completion within two (2) years of employment.
A minimum of one year of previous fitness specialist experience is preferred.
Excellent customer service skills are required.
Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross required within 90 days of employment.

What you will do:
Provides individualized fitness consultation to members and non-members with healthy and/or special needs in order to assess their overall fitness level. Prescribes exercise program(s) in accordance with established fitness consultation protocol. Provides continual follow-up services as needed.
Pro-actively assists members with exercise programs, instructing orientation to equipment, group exercise and wellness classes.
Instructs group exercise classes for healthy and special needs members and non-members.
Assists and/or develops, coordinates and implements clinical, fitness, member motivational programming and special events as directed by supervisor.
Contributes in the development and administration of the budget and program plans of fitness programsand as directed by supervisor.
Monitors quality, progress and success of members and non-members engaged in fitness programs andassists with medical members.
Develops wellness educational lectures and presents to members at EHFC locations and to the community.
Contributes to the member service of the Center by completing face-to-face interactions with members on a daily basis.
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.