Fitness Specialist - PRN

## Description

**Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values**

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education[. Washington Regional Medical System](https://www.wregional.com/) is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in [Northwest Arkansas](https://www.wregional.com/main/northwest-arkansas-links) in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the [#1 hospital in Arkansas](https://intranet.wregional.com/main/news/washington-regional-named-1-hospital-in-arkansas-f-1168) for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the [Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute](https://www.wregional.com/neuroscience-institute/neuroscience-institute); [Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute](https://www.wregional.com/walker-heart-institute/walker-heart-institute); [Washington Regional Women and Infants Center](https://www.wregional.com/womens-health/womens-health); [Washington Regional Total Joint Center](https://www.wregional.com/total-joint-center/total-joint-center); and [Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors](https://www.wregional.com/senior-health/senior-health).

**Position Summary**

The role of Fitness Specialist reports to the Center for Exercise Manager. This position is responsible for providing instructions, exercise programs, and support that will assist participants.

**Essential Position Responsibilities**

• Evaluate participants abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet special requirements
• Demonstrate proper technique for various exercises and routines to minimize injuries and improve fitness
• Ensure the safety of clients during training sessions
• Properly inspect, maintain, and clean fitness equipment, exercise floor, and classrooms
• Administer emergency first aid and refers injured persons to physicians, as needed

**Qualifications**

• **Education**: Bachelors degree in related field, required. Minimum 5 years experience and current enrollment in a program will be considered in lieu of.
• **Licensure and Certifications**: Group Exercise Certification or Personal Trainer certification from an accredited program, required. Automated External Defibrillator certification, required. CPR required within 90 days.
• **Experience**: Previous experience in a exercise center setting, preferred.

**Work Environment**: This position will spend 80% of time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.