RehabFit Excercise Specialist - Speare Memorial Hospital
Bridgewater, NH 03264
About the Job
Exercise Specialist
General Summary:
The Exercise Specialist leads, instructs, and motivates individuals or groups in exercise activities, including cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and stretching.
Essential Job Functions*:
· Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for the knowledge base inherent in the role of the exercise specialist
· Has a understanding of the physiological basis of activity and is able to prescribe and instruct exercises
· Explains program and test procedures to participant. Considers age-specific needs in the assessment process and in service delivery
· Demonstrates correct use of exercise equipment and exercise routines.
· May conduct personal training services or group exercise classes, observing participants during exercise for adverse signs.
· May advise their clients on how to modify their lifestyle outside of the gym to improve their fitness.
· May supervise volunteers
· Assists with scheduling member services
· May be required to tend the front desk, sign up new members, give tours of the facility, and supervise the weight training and cardiovascular equipment areas
· Provides instruction for individuals on exercise equipment and exercise regimen
· Assists in ordering and receiving supplies
· Maintains appropriate reports for the Director of Rehabilitation Services as necessary
· Participates in clinics, conferences, and educational programs to increase knowledge and improve patient care and staff performance
· Responsible for maintaining Continuing Education units for license renewal
· Must comply with relevant laws and regulations as they relate to the position
· Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
· Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.
· Demonstrates hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.
· Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.
· Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.
Qualifications:
· Education
Required: certification in exercise related field.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in exercise related field.
· Work Experience
Preferred: At least two years experience in fitness program
· Licensure/Certifications/Registrations
Required: BLS certified
Exercise specialist certification or successful completion within 6 months.
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