Responsibilities
Healthcare Without Rival
We are currently looking for an experienced Full-time Fitness Specialist to join our team in Deerfield, IL.
Schedule: Mon - Thu 10:30 am - 6:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Guide, motivate and provide tools to participants so they may increase physical activity and create lasting behavioral change.
- Develop one-on-one exercise prescriptions based on fitness assessment, health and fitness history and participant goals.
- Provide a memorable experience and excellent customer service to our participants and client partners.
- Assist with the creation and facilitation of fitness based incentive programs, promotional events, wellness activities and recreation offerings.
- Provide exercise leadership expertise according to the latest American College of Sports Medicine, Exercise Testing and Prescription guidelines.
- Conduct member recruitment activities, assist with member enrollment and lead new member orientations.
- Perform basic fitness center administrative duties such as working with and reporting from the membership database system, monitoring member retention program, tracking equipment maintenance and repairs, etc. .
- Circulate fitness floor and engage and assist members with their exercise programs.
- Provide routine facility monitoring including equipment checks and locker room rounds to ensure member safety.
- Teach multiple group exercise classes each week.
- May require other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a closely related field is required
- Personal Training certification from nationally recognized, accredited organization (e.g. ACSM, NASM, NSCA etc.) required within 6 months of hire
- Current certification in CPR/AED (hands on program required) and First Aid required
- Group Exercise Primary certification from nationally recognized organization (e.g. AFFA, ACE, IDEA) is preferred
Experience:
- 1+ years of experience in the fitness industry (corporate fitness preferred)
- Experience in exercise prescription and ability to perform fitness assessments including: resting and exercising blood pressure and heart rate, body composition using skin fold calipers, muscular strength and endurance testing, sub maximal cardiovascular testing.
Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, and much more our talent acquisition team will be happy to share with you.
Premise Health is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.