Fitness Specialist- Wellness Center PRN

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Fitness Specialist- Wellness Center PRN','Part-time','Professional Non-Clinical','Days','Days','0','0','Occasional','Occasional','IOWA-DES MOINES-MERCY MEDICAL CENTER','','!*!GENERAL SUMMARY: 

Leads and monitors group
exercise in gym and pool settings. Conducts personal training sessions, new
member orientation, and equipment instruction and advises based on needs of
Wellness Center members/clients. Work is performed with considerable
independence within policy and program guidelines. Provides ongoing services to
child, adolescent, adult and geriatric client populations, and their families,
based on assignment. Provides education, guidance and hands on assistance to
Mercy employees in completing their Wellness Incentive program.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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Performs personal fitness training, exercise equipment instruction, and
group exercise classes in a variety of settings (based on assignment).

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Orients new members according to Wellness Center
guidelines and physician referral.

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Monitors Wellness
Center to provide safety and security to
its members, patients, and faculty.

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Maintains confidentiality with members and patients.

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Complies with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with
respect to ethics, legal issues and supervisory relationships. Demonstrates
professional accountability per NSCA, AFAA, ACE, ACSM and other appropriate
professional organizations.

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Is an integral part of the employee wellness program.

 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: (may be essential based on
assignment)

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Demonstrates ability to provide educational and or specialized classes as
required by department/hospital needs. Demonstrates awareness of available
program resources and supplies.

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Assists in inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.

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Assists in maintenance of a safe, clean work environment.

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Demonstrates ability to conduct clerical functions.

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Provides instruction, supervision, and guidance to volunteers, students
and ancillary staff in the Wellness
Center.

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Assists with orientation of new Wellness staff. ','!*!MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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High School Diploma or GED, required.

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Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Exercise Science or related field preferred.  Associates degree with 2 years’ experience in
teaching individual or group fitness classes or personal training equivalent
may be substituted for Bachelor’s degree.  

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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 3 months
of hire.

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Demonstration of competent skills in gym/pool required.

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Basic Water Rescue class completion required within (3) months of hire.

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At least one specialty certification must be obtained within one year of
hire.  Examples include A.C.E. (American
Council on Exercise), A.F.A.A. (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America),
A.E.A. (Aquatic Exercise Association), and Personal Training or Group Fitness
certification through professional organization such as UNSCA, ACE. etc.

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A specialty certification must be maintained, according to certification
requirement, throughout employment.

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Strong communication and interpersonal skills desired.

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Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office products.','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0139902','Mercy Medical Center','Fitness Specialist- Wellness Center PRN

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