Exercise Physiologist

This position will have an Aquatic focus. Experience in aquatic exercise and swimming skills preferred.

• JOB SUMMARY
  
  • The exercise specialist will perform exercise-related client care services at Good Shepherd's fitness center. This position requires direct client contact, program development, related marketing and educational services. Will provide supervision of all fitness program staff.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  
  • SKILLS
    
    • Delivers quality care by using objective measurements to develop an effective, comprehensive, appropriate exercise prescription
    • Pursues educational opportunities
    • Shares knowledge with others
    • Uses knowledge to develop exercise programs to achieve client's goals
    • Customizes exercise & communications to individual clients and their needs (IE cultural & cognitive)
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT
    
    • Assures equipment is maintained in good working condition, reports malfunctioning equipment
    • Assures equipment is kept clean
    • Oversees safe and proper use of exercise equipment
  • TEAM EFFORT
    
    • Demonstrates flexibility to help others (IE provide pool coverage, adjust work schedule to meet needs)
    • Program development & involvement
    • Shares knowledge with therapists and other clinical staff
    • Embraces change and promotes positive work environment
  • COMPLIES WITH PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
    
    • By maintaining current knowledge and certification requirements in both the exercise and medical fields, as well as maintain membership in national / local organizations.
  • MARKETING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
    
    • Coordinate, per direct request of supervisor, all aspects (marketing, client complaints, staff coverage, statistics, and financial responsibilities) of specified Fitness / Wellness Program and maintains effective communication of program operations to supervisor.
    • Provide input to marketing / advertising mailings, publications, articles, health fairs, and presentations toward the advancement of the department.
• QUALIFICATIONS
  
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    
    
    • Education
      
      • Bachelor's Degree required from an accredited program in exercise physiology, physical education, kinesiology, or other exercise related fields - required
      • Master's Degree preferred
    • Work Experience
      
      • 1-2 years of stress testing, exercise prescription, personal training and human performance testing experience required
      • Previous experience in cardiac rehabilitation preferred
    • Licenses / Certifications
      
      • N/A