Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Quick overview
The Specialist provides exercise and cardiac rehabilitative services, acting as a personal trainer by teaching proper technique and counseling clients based on fitness and recovery needs. Responsibilities include displaying knowledge of cardiovascular disease, supervising clients during exercise, and maintaining an organized, safe exercise environment.
Requirements summary
Minimum requirements include basic computer literacy and obtaining BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Preferred qualifications suggest 1 year of experience and completion of a BS degree in Exercise Physiology or a similar program, along with specialized training or certification.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationCustomer ServiceBLS CertificationComputer LiteracyProgram DevelopmentSupervisory SkillsStaff DevelopmentAdministrative DutiesPersonal TrainingFitness AssessmentExercise PrescriptionClient CounselingCardiac RehabilitationEmergency Medical SkillsCardiovascular Disease Knowledge
Job description
Job Summary
- Provides exercise and cardiac rehabilitative services.
- Assists with daily program operation and customer service.
- Acts as a personal trainer for clients.
- Teaches proper exercise technique.
- Counsels clients based on fitness and recovery needs.
- Develops fitness programs based on client needs.
- Services include fitness assessment, exercise prescription and supervision,.
- Work requires decision-making skills, emergency medical skills, supervisory skills, written and verbal communication skills.
- Incumbent should strive to be physically fit and live a healthy lifestyle to be a role model for the clients.
- Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Displays knowledge of cardiovascular disease, fitness assessment techniques, acceptable fitness levels and exercise prescription.
- Provides direction and supervision of clients who are exercising.
- Meets educational needs of clients and community.
- Maintains an organized, safe, clean, and efficient exercise environment.
- Completes assgned administrative duties
- Contributes to the development of staff and students.
- Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
- Minimum Required
- Entry level
- Preferred/Desired
- 1 year experience.
Education
- Minimum Required
- Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. Able to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as client records. Ability to communicate verbally with other employees, physicians and other professionals.
- Preferred/Desired
- Specilaized training and/or certification related to practice setting. Completion of a BS degree in Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation, or similar program.
Training
Minimum Required
- Preferred/Desired
- Arthritis Foundation Certification, ANA Rehab Certification, CSCS Certification, MES Certification, APTA Rehab Certification or AACVPR.
Special Skills
- Minimum Required
- Basic computer literacy skills.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
- Minimum Required
- BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
