Fitness Specialist (Part-Time)

Description

The Fitness Specialist will be working at a retirement community at The Stayton retirement community in Fort Worth, TX, assisting with the day-to-day fitness programs and strategic objectives at the onsite fitness facility. The Fitness Specialist will design fitness programs designated to specific senior populations, conduct group exercise instruction, member orientations, fitness assessments, personal training, fitness floor supervision, and ensure a clean and safe environment for all members with an emphasis on customer service.

Hours: Various mid-morning to early afternoon shifts, Tuesday - Saturday (20 hours a week)

Additional Earning Opportunity: Ability to build a Personal Training client schedule outside of scheduled hours.

About Cooper Aerobics Cooper Aerobics has been helping improve the quality and quantity of millions of lives through prevention since 1970. We inspire individuals to make good health a habit to live longer, healthier and more productive lives through our products and services.

• Cooper Clinic's comprehensive physical exam gives patients an in-depth picture of their health and an action plan to improve it.
• Cooper Fitness Center is the fitness center of choice for members that belong to a healthy-living community, not just a gym.
• Cooper Spa helps bring life back in balance through relaxation and renewal services.
• Cooper Hotel & Conference Center provides guests easy access to all that Cooper Aerobics has to offer.
• Cooper Complete is a pure, potent vitamin and supplement line scientifically proven to improve well-being.
• Cooper Wellness Strategies takes the Cooper philosophies for individuals and transforms them to improve the physical and fiscal health of a company and its workforce.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct personal fitness assessments and programs specific to senior population.
• Instruct small group exercise classes for senior population with varying abilities.
• Instruct individualized exercise programs tailored to senior population with unique needs with varying abilities.
• Focus on improving mobility, strength, balance, and overall fitness while considering potential health limitations.
• Providing encouragement and support to help seniors achieve their fitness goals and maintain an active lifestyle.
• Conduct fitness facility and equipment orientations.
• Circulate fitness floor and assist members with safe and affective exercises.
• Perform daily facility and equipment maintenance checks and cleaning.
• Maintain work punctuation and attendance on a consistent basis.
• Must be present on-site to perform the duties of this position.
• Maintains a positive attitude and teamwork approach.
• Adheres to the Cooper's Purpose and its Core Values (P.R.E.F.I.C.S.)
• Other duties as assigned by Fitness Manager.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the Fitness Specialist must be able to perform each essential duty with the highest level of proficiency. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university; or two years related experience with fitness training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have at least one year of experience working as a fitness professional in either a corporate or commercial fitness facility setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Professional Fitness Certification from an accredited organization, e.g., Cooper, ACSM, NASM, ACE or similar, or willing to obtain within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

First Aid, CPR and AED certifications must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence effectively and clearly. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and others within the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Conflict Resolution

The ability to resolve disagreements and work cohesively with the other party to find an agreeable solution. In the workplace, having poor conflict resolution skills can reflect very negatively on the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have an intermediate mastery of Microsoft Office suite or other administrative software. Knowledge of Paylocity WebTime Payroll systems will be required.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Cooper Aerobics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All associates are hired on the basis of merit and their ability to perform a particular job. It is the policy of Cooper Aerobics to provide equal employment to all associates and applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, military status or any other classification protected by applicable law. Job openings are listed as a courtesy, and it is policy not to accept unsolicited applications or resumes.

Texas is an employment-at-will state. The employer may terminate the work relationship or change the terms and conditions of the job at any time and for any reason. The employee may also terminate the work relationship at any time. This job offer does not in any way constitute a contract. The employer also reserves the right to eliminate or alter benefits at any time. This employer participates in E-Verify.