Substitute Health Fitness Specialist - Newport News, VA

Job Description Title of Position: Health Fitness Specialist Substitute at a Premier Senior Living CommunityLocation of Position: Newport News, VASummaryJoin our team at a premier senior living community in Newport News, VA where you will have an opportunity to support their vibrant residents in fitness programming. The Health Fitness Specialist Substitute will follow the direction of the Fitness Manager to assist in management of the day-to-day operations in their beautiful fitness amenities including a pool, fitness center, and group fitness studio. You will have the opportunity to grow and gain experience in setting customer service standards, maintaining ACSM facility standards and guidelines, working with members, developing or maintaining a group fitness program, and other duties as assigned. This position is per diem (as needed).Essential DutiesTeaches group exercise classes onsite; provides a range of acceptable activities to meet various fitness levels of class participants; adheres to appropriate safety guidelines while keeping classes inviting, challenging, and well-attendedSupervises fitness center and uses educational background and other relevant training to accurately and safely answer member questions related to health, fitness, and wellbeingAssesses health status of members, ranging from apparently healthy to high risk, to provide exercise and other wellness-related counsel/recommendations unique to each individual through exercise prescriptions, fitness assessments and other related services· Conducts orientations according to the facility layout, membership policies/procedures, and Quality Assurance guidelinesEstablishes an ongoing positive and professional rapport with membersSupports special events (e.g., races, charity walks)Cross-trains to learn some responsibilities of other full-time staff onsitePartners with other staff to help clean equipment and other areas of the facility as neededDemonstrates work ethic, ingenuity, customer care, and attention to detailMaintains familiarity with and abides by the policies stated in the NIFS Employee HandbookPerforms other duties as assignedQualificationsDegree in a health-related field preferred or working toward degree (years of experience and certifications will be considered in lieu of degree)Relevant work experience and training required; experience with older adult clientele preferredAbility to teach basic balance, chair exercise and muscle conditioning group fitness classes; where applicable, aquatic experience preferredCurrent CPR/AED/First Aid certification requiredACSM and other Industry Certifications acknowledgedMay, at any time, be required to submit to and successfully pass a thorough background check and/or drug screen