Exercise Specialist - Tea/Ellis Wellness Center - PT

Company: Sanford Health
Location: Sioux Falls
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Create Your Career With Us! Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Facility: Sanford Wellness Center Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address: 8701 W 32nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, USA Shift: Varies Job Schedule: Part time Weekly Hours: 20. 00 Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.50 Job Summary Demonstrates expert knowledge in the field of exercise science and fitness. Assists with fitness assessments and fitness-related education programs. Participates in planning and implementing individual/group fitness programs. Participates in health condition assessments. Administers fitness testing procedures and interprets test results for individuals. Coordinates the development of exercise/fitness programs for low, medium and high-risk populations. Maintains fitness equipment. Possesses thorough knowledge of human physiology and the ability to prescribe exercise according to accepted guidelines. Performs physiologic assessments including body fat analysis, blood pressure and strength assessments. Teaches additional fitness classes when needed. Develops and instructs training boot camps and small group training sessions in addition to private training session. Instructs participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines. Teaches proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion. Offers alternatives during fitness classes and private training sessions in order to accommodate to different levels of fitness. Promotes Wellness Center memberships alongside promoting personal training sessions. Works on the floor addressing responsibilities such as maintaining fitness equipment and locker rooms as needed. Ensures the overall environment is safe, clean and presentable. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in physical education, exercise science, corporate fitness or a related field of study is required. In lieu of bachelor s degree, will accept a national accreditation in personal training. Depending on facility needs and services offered, may require personal training certification. Acceptance of any national accredited personal training certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within 60 days of hire. Additionally, may be required to obtain and subsequently maintain specific competencies and certifications based on facility needs. Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0118902 Job Function: Sports Medicine and Wellness Featured: No

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