Ithaca College
STUDENT Fitness Specialist at Wellness Clinic
Ithaca, NY, United States
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About the role
- Enforce and follow policies and procedures of the Wellness Clinic.
- Ensure client safety with spotting, appropriate exercise technique, cuing, and emergency care.
- Fitness floor supervision and guided fitness training during client workouts to level of education and training (i.e., assist clients in execution of their exercise prescription or other exercises, monitor client progress and goal attainment).
Responsibilities
- Maintain client, facility, and equipment records.
Requirements
- Graduate students with a bachelor's degree in exercise science (or related field) with relevant experience or certification are exempt from the Personal Training certification requirement.
- Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with people of diverse ages, cultures, and communication styles.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, busy environment.
- Required Certifications/Trainings upon hiring: Adult CPR/AED, HIPAA, Blood Borne Pathogen, and Harassment Prevention Certification/Training.
Nice to have
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred, especially Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
Skills
- https://www.ithaca.edu/robert-r-colbert-sr-wellness-clinic.
- The Wellness Clinic is hiring Fitness Specialists for the spring semester and summer.
- This position requires specialized knowledge, skills, relevant experience, and/or certification.
Benefits
- Maintain excellence in professionalism, building client rapport, and educating clients in health, fitness, and wellness.
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