Health Fitness Specialist

Job description

As a Health Fitness Specialist at the Findlay Community Hub, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals and families throughout the community. In this hands-on role, you will create a welcoming and supportive fitness environment, assist members with equipment and exercise techniques, promote safe and effective workout practices, and help individuals build confidence as they work toward their wellness goals. You’ll play an important role in fostering connection, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and delivering exceptional member experiences for people of all ages and fitness levels. If you are passionate about health, enjoy motivating others, and want to help build a vibrant, inclusive community centered on wellness, this is an exciting opportunity to turn your passion into purpose at the Findlay Community Hub.
Location: 1811 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Schedule: Full time, Part time, and PRN opportunities available!
Incentives & Benefits:
We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.
*PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits
https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits
Minimum Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Health/Fitness or in a related field
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Computer application skills
6 months experience
Job Overview:
The position's primary job duties and responsibilities include some or all of the following: staffing a fitness center in a corporate/commercial and/or community setting, performing fitness assessments and equipment orientations, providing exercise prescriptions, maintaining the fitness center equipment, assisting with managing the group fitness schedule, staffing Health Fairs, performing screenings like blood pressure, body composition, finger stick, etc, implementation and data reporting of wellness programs, health coaching, creating and implementing incentive programs and presenting on various health/wellness topics, as well as data reporting for all above functions.
Job Responsibilities:
Supervises members during their normal workout and ensuring the safety of each exercise by correcting form, and that each member is using the proper load for each exercise. Uses time to assist with program and goal attainment. Enforces fitness floor policies and procedures with particular attention to letting members work through when doing multiple sets, putting weights away when done, and cleaning equipment after peak times.
Administers certain physical tests to a member upon completion of a consultation and after reviewing any recommendation the member’s physician may have for their exercise.
Uses all of the results gathered in the consultation and assessment and providing the member with an exercise program that is designed to allow the member to obtain all goals.
Walks the member through the exercise program that was designed for the member to help them reach their goal and being available to answer questions for exercise progression.
Works on a special project assigned by the Fitness Coordinator.
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community