Exercise Specialist

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

• The Exercise Specialist is responsible for development and supervising all components of Minges Wellness Center exercise programming. The exercise specialist provides exercise and fitness education to the community on and off site.

Responsibilities:

• Internal and external customers will receive excellent customer service, including the community. Safeguards client confidentiality. Works with physicians to coordinate correct and beneficial exercise plans with customers.

Other information:

• EDUCATION
• • Have bachelor's degree in an exercise related field. Prefer prior experience in adult fitness, special population exercise programming. Prefer a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Sports Medicine or Physical Education/Fitness.
• EXPERIENCE
• • Hospital based experience, internship in medically based fitness facility preferred. Working experience in a healthcare facility preferred. Must have experience writing exercise prescriptions, outcome measurements, goal setting, individual behavior modification training. Experience in a group exercise setting necessary.
• LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
• • BCLS certified. Exercise certification and /or ACSM certification preferred. Must be willing to attain ACSM certification within 6 months of hire. ACLS certification required for Cardiac Rehab position.
• OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• • Will provide fitness assessment, health behavior modification counseling.
  • Strong verbal and writing skills necessary for effective communication with physicians, employees, patients, and the community. Word Processing and computer knowledge desired. Public speaking required. Will serve as consultant to other areas of the hospital on issues of fitness/exercise.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
• • Some travel required. Will work, days, evenings, and weekends as required per schedule. Minimal exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases. Will work with a variety of exercise equipment in a gym setting.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• • Walking, lifting and standing throughout the day. Must be able to demonstrate and participate in exercise programming.

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Cardiac Rehab

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 32.00

Salary Range: $19.94 - $22.93 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No