Fitness Specialist
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary- Oversight of the fitness floor and assisting members as needed. Does this position require Patient Care No Essential Functions -Conduct initial fitness assessments to evaluate members physical capabilities and limitations.-Design individualized exercise and rehabilitation programs based on assessment results and member goals.
-Safety checks on fitness equipment.
-Educate members on proper exercise techniques and safety protocols.
-Provide ongoing support motivation and encouragement to members throughout their fitness journey.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Kinesiology preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
HeartSaver CPR AED - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Certified Personal Trainer - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Experience
Experience in a fitness or healthcare setting 0-1 year required and Experience working with broad populations 0-1 year required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of exercise and fitness assessment protocols.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively interact with members.
- Ability to motivate and inspire individuals to achieve their fitness goals.
- Proficiency in using fitness assessment tools and technology.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$20.84 - $29.79/HourlyGrade
4EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.