Health Fitness Specialist- Wheaton, IL

NIFS is currently hiring a Health Fitness professional for an up to 40hr/week opportunity beginning October 29-until roughly November 27. 

We will also consider modified schedules. i.e. Mon/Wed/Fri, etc.

Summary

NIFS is looking for a fitness professional to join our team at a premier senior living community in Wheaton, IL.  NIFS is hiring substitute Fitness Specialists who can cover classes and fitness center duties when our staff take time off for vacation, training, or illness. The Fitness Specialist follows the direction of the Manager to ensure quality in all areas of the Fitness Center including but not limited to customer service, member services, group fitness offerings, and other Fitness Center or departmental initiatives.

Essential Duties

• Teaches group exercise classes onsite; provides a range of acceptable activities to meet various fitness levels of class participants; adheres to appropriate safety guidelines.
• Assesses health status of members, ranging from apparently healthy to high risk, to provide exercise and other wellness-related counsel/recommendations unique to each individual
• Supervises fitness center and uses educational background and other relevant training to accurately and safely answer member questions related to health, fitness, and wellbeing
• May conduct orientations according to the facility layout, membership policies/procedures, and Quality Assurance guidelines
• Establishes an ongoing positive and professional rapport with members
• Supports special events (e.g., races, charity walks)
• Partners with other staff to help clean equipment and other areas of the facility as needed
• Maintains familiarity with and abides by the policies stated in the NIFS Employee Handbook
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience                                                   
  • Degree in a health-related field preferred, preferably from a four-year college/university
  • Relevant work experience required; experience with older adult clientele preferred
  • Ability to teach basic balance, chair exercise and muscle conditioning group fitness classes; where applicable, aquatic experience preferred
• Certifications                                                   
  • Fitness-related certifications (CPT, CSCS, etc) acknowledged
  • Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required
  • May at any time be required to submit a successful background check and/or drug screen
  • May be required to complete and pass a TB Skin test

NIFS is an equal opportunity employer.