Health and Exercise Specialist

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Job description

Overview:

As a member of the EB Medical/Wellness department, the Health & Exercise Specialist will:

Take direction from Wellness Specialist

Supervise workouts, perform fitness assessments and provide modifications for existing injuries or exercise preferences

Provide one-on-one personal training and develop individualized workout plans to address employee's specific fitness and wellness goals

Teach weekly fitness classes

Assist with Fitness Center member registrations, renewals, cancellations

Ensure machines are updated, clean, and in working condition - report any malfunctions to the preventive services equipment provider; provide a safe, debris-free environment

Assist in duties as required to maintain and operate the fitness center

Provide written and digital health and exercise content to Wellness Specialist including articles, blog posts and audio/video recordings in support of EB's Wellness program

Support EB's Sprains and Strains Injury Prevention program by providing in person stretching demonstration to employees in the shipyard

Coordinate with Wellness Specialist to develop new Fitness Center classes, programs and initiatives aimed at increasing membership and support member engagement

Perform biometric screenings including BMI, body fat testing, cholesterol and other health screenings as directed by Wellness Specialist

Support blood drives, health fairs, immunization clinics and other on-site events coordinated by EB Health and Wellness department

Attend and support EB's community partnership initiatives including walk/run events sponsored by American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, etc.

Health and Exercise Specialist is a full time position, Monday through Friday with varied work hours. Occasional weekend hours as needed to support Medical/Wellness programming or other Electric Boat initiatives

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

Current certification in group fitness and personal training from a nationally recognized fitness organization (ACSM, ACE, NASM, or NCSA preferred).

2+ years of experience in private, commercial or corporate fitness center performing fitness assessments, supervising workouts and general center administration.

Must be physically capable of demonstrating the use of all fitness center equipment and conducting fitness center assessment

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology, human performance, or wellness field with strong emphasis in health and fitness

Strong computer skills required with MS Office software and website capabilities

Current certification by American Red Cross in Adult CPR, First Aid and AED training

Skills:
Must be a self-starter and demonstrate initiative when unsupervised

Strong oral and written communication skills required