Senior Exercise Specialist - PRN

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Salary Range: $18.50 - $29.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Come join our team of caring and compassionate staff at our facility!

• Competitive Compensation

• Direct access to your earnings daily

• Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment

• Generous Shift Differentials

Summary

Demonstrates expert knowledge in the field of exercise science and fitness. Demonstrates ability to maintain administrative duties such as developing schedules, overseeing the intern training program, leading trainer meetings, mentoring other exercise specialist and dealing with disciplinary issues when necessary.

Job Description

Assists with fitness assessments and fitness-related education programs. Participates in planning and implementing individual/group fitness programs. Participates in health condition assessments. Administers fitness testing procedures and interprets test results for individuals. Coordinates the development of exercise/fitness programs for low, medium and high-risk populations. Maintains fitness equipment. Possesses thorough knowledge of human physiology and the ability to prescribe exercise according to accepted guidelines. Performs physiologic assessments including body fat analysis, blood pressure and strength assessments.

Teaches additional fitness classes when needed. Develops and instructs training boot camps and small group training sessions in addition to private training session. Instructs participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines. Teaches proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion. Offers alternatives during fitness classes and private training sessions in order to accommodate to different levels of fitness.

Works on the floor addressing responsibilities such as maintaining fitness equipment and locker rooms as needed. Ensures the overall environment is safe, clean and presentable.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field required.

Minimum of two years of leadership experience preferred.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within 60 days of hire. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and/or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) within two years of hire. Acceptance of any national accredited personal training certification. The Wellness Center Exercise Specialists are required to have either the national accreditation or a degree in exercise science.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.