Exercise Specialist [United States]

 

• Job Title:

  Exercise Specialist

• Req:

  2023-0417

• Location:

  VMC Main Campus

• Department:

  Fitness Center

• Shift:

• Type:

  Full Time

• FTE:

  1

• Hours:

• City State:

  Renton, WA

• Salary Range:

  Min $20.79 - Max $29.31/hrly. DOE

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: Exercise Specialist

JOB OVERVIEW: Exercise Specialists are responsible for assisting in the daily patient/member experience and department maintenance. Exercise Specialists shall report directly to department coordinators and manager. The position requires critical thinking skills and the ability to competently work independent of on-going instruction. Employees are expected to maintain a safe and clean exercise environment meanwhile creating a professional care atmosphere.

DEPARTMENT: Lifestyle Medicine or Outpatient Rehab

WORK HOURS: Monday - Saturday; variable hours

REPORTS TO: Manager or designee

PREREQUISITES:

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology or a related field, required.

• At least 6 months experience in fitness, rehabilitation or exercise prescription.

• Must have or complete basic certification from an approved, nationally recognized organization in personal training, exercise physiology or related credential within the first 6 months of active employment.

• CPR certification or eligible to take within 60 days of hire.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new computer programs.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and demands ensuring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Willingness to embrace and seize opportunities provided by change.

• Demonstrate ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical, emotional, socioeconomic, and developmental abilities and needs of all age groups, cultural and social backgrounds, and other diversity related contributors.

• Demonstrates knowledge of all appropriate gym and fitness equipment, to be used with diverse ages, ethnic, and physically challenged populations.

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Competent in working independently with minimum supervision in constantly changing environment.

• Ability to proficiently learn and navigate a variety of technology platforms including the electronic medical record (EMR) and other software applications.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to lift/carry 40 lbs. to complete patient care services. This position requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner

• Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:

• Assist department staff with patient navigation, check-in and scheduling process.

• Work cooperatively with the department staff for clinical assistance with therapy modalities and exercise programming as needed.

• Teach patients how to safely work with the strength training and cardiovascular equipment.

• Maintain safe and clean exercise and adaptive equipment as assigned.

• Responsible for checking and reporting inventory levels and ordering of supplies for all clinical areas as assigned.

• Inform patients/members about services and health information through a variety of mediums including written and verbal communication.

• Make follow-up calls to patients/members, as needed.

• Orient new patients/members to the facility and equipment.

• Monitor exercise activities using safe and appropriate techniques/procedures.

• Shall attend all required meetings/trainings.

• Enhance knowledge and skills through continuing education experiences both within the department and independently.

• Maintain accurate paperwork for clients and sessions.

• Must be able to demonstrate and correct exercise form and provide consistent cueing to patients/members as appropriate.

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and perform at best practice standards within the healthcare industry.

• Communicate equipment problems, patient/member concerns and suggestions to the management in a timely manner.

• Follow infection control policies, procedures and protocols with specific department equipment and clinical areas assigned within scope of practice.

• Contacts departments such as EVS, Biomed and Facilities as needed for safe and effective equipment for patient, staff and visitor use.

• Other duties as assigned to facilitate accurate, timely, positive facility interactions and operations.

Outpatient Therapy Services Specific Duties:

• Follow all policies and procedures under the direction of the clinicians, working cooperatively to provide clinical assistance, set up and clean up with modalities and exercise programming as needed.

• When requested to assist in patient plan of care, shall inform the therapist/assistant of any patient needs/issues, so further evaluation and treatment can proceed as appropriate.

Cardiac Rehab Specific Duties:

• Assist the Cardiac Rehab staff in calculating exercise prescriptions and conducting exercise sessions safely.

• Work cooperatively with the Cardiac Rehab staff to provide education for patients.

• Take blood pressure measurements, RPE reports, heart rates, and oxygen saturation levels as directed by the Cardiac Rehab nurses.

• Assist the Cardiac Rehab staff in adjusting exercise levels and exercise equipment settings.

Lifestyle Medicine Center Specific Duties:

• Sell memberships and associated ancillary services to potential members by giving tours, answering questions, presenting sales promotions, and completing paperwork.

• Proficient with and confident performing biometric screening tests including blood pressure, heart rates, RPE, subVO2 max assessment, girth measurements, BMI and body composition testing.

• Lead group/semi-private training sessions specifically utilizing facility equipment as the core of the training session.

• Provide excellent member experience including timely and consistent communication/engagement, ongoing exercise prescription based on objective measures and ongoing goal setting and accountability.

• Provide accurate individualized fitness assessments.

• Teach health education classes and provide effective individual teaching.

• Test the pool chemicals using the Palin test or Taylor test kit.

Revised: 4/21

Grade: NC 19,21,23

FLSA: NE

CC: Various

Job Qualifications:

PREREQUISITES:

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology or a related field, required.

• At least 6 months experience in fitness, rehabilitation or exercise prescription.

• Must have or complete basic certification from an approved, nationally recognized organization in personal training, exercise physiology or related credential within the first 6 months of active employment.

• CPR certification or eligible to take within 60 days of hire.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new computer programs.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and demands ensuring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Willingness to embrace and seize opportunities provided by change.

• Demonstrate ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical, emotional, socioeconomic, and developmental abilities and needs of all age groups, cultural and social backgrounds, and other diversity related contributors.

• Demonstrates knowledge of all appropriate gym and fitness equipment, to be used with diverse ages, ethnic, and physically challenged populations.

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Competent in working independently with minimum supervision in constantly changing environment.

• Ability to proficiently learn and navigate a variety of technology platforms including the electronic medical record (EMR) and other software applications.

 

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