Wellness Specialist I - Center for Health Improvement (PRN)
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Feb 9, 2022.
Under the supervision of the Fitness Manager, independently performs member orientations and assessments at The Center for Health Improvement; maintains, reviews, interprets, and incorporates member exercise program and plan of goals through data software; assists in designing, implementing and maintaining a variety of member programs.
Position Summary
Performs assessment evaluation (BP, HR, flexibility, strength tests, body composition, waist/hip ratio, sub-maximal exercise tests); conducts member orientations and use of equipment and follow-up; maintains member exercise program and plan of goals through exercise data software; reviews members charts, interprets results and incorporates information and makes appropriate changes to overall exercise plan towards improving members' overall well-being; maintains member retention through regular contact with members through exercise software; and attains a knowledgeable level of specific diseases, medications, wellness and latest health issues.
Assists in maintaining health and wellness programs for members, corporate and community events; reports success of programs with written publications
Returns all equipment to proper storage area; ensures all equipment is in proper working order; and removes any non-functioning equipment and reports appropriately.
Reports/records attendance of classes, program stats; clearly and appropriately communicates to staff and all internal and external customers.
Prepares for class by having proper equipment available and sound system ready.
Performs warm-up, cool down and appropriate body class format; monitors participants use of equipment and/or body mechanics to ensure safety at all times; ensures that participants are aware of training zones as well as utilizing the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale when appropriate; and proficient with physical and verbal cues to insure class participation and enjoyment; assists with program development.
Performs personal training assessments, develops progressive program designs, instructs and implements members overall wellness plan across demographic lines (postural, flexibility, musculoskeletal strength and conditioning, cardiovascular conditioning, and nutrition); educates and motivates member to attain wellness goal; monitors and records members? goals and wellness program and makes adjustments as needed.