Fitness: Specialist

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Reports to: Personal Training Director

Job Description

Summary/objective

Monitors the fitness floor, provides assistance to members/guests as needed, and seeks to welcome and encourage those members/guests who may be new to exercise.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Provide fitness assessments
• Create, introduce, and monitor exercise programs
• Motivate members to adhere to their exercise programs
• Maintain the fitness floor and equipment in a meticulously detailed and functional manner
• Assist or offer suggestions to individuals who are new to exercise
• Demonstrate proper operation of fitness equipment, such as resistance machines, cardio machines, free weights, or fitness assessment devices
• Remain vigilant and monitor all areas of the fitness floor by walking throughout the assigned areas for the duration of the shift
• Be prepared to assist members/guests at all times and seek out opportunities to assist and/or correct exercise form
• Ensure fitness floor towels are stocked and readily available for members/guests

Physical demands

• Must have full range of motion in order to properly demonstrate exercises or use of machines
• Must be able to stand, move, walk, and bend for the duration of a shift
• Must have ability and willingness to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Required competencies, education, and experience

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Prior experience working in a fitness setting highly desired
• NCCA Accredited certification preferred
• Must be exceptionally customer service oriented
• Must be friendly and approachable
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Company Expectations

• Read, sign, and abide by the policies included in the Team Member Handbook
• Park in team member designated areas
• Club cleanliness is an all-team responsibility; assist whenever necessary in any area of the club to keep club neat and clean
• Assist with Service Days
• Willingness to assist with acac programs, special events, or activities outside your department
• When supervisor or team members calls or emails, promptly return contact
• Exhibit a positive attitude at all times
• Deliver outstanding service to members and guests with friendliness, direct eye contact, a pleasant demeanor at all times

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.