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Fitness Specialist I (FLEXI)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (27 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Summary
The Fitness Specialist I under the direct supervision of the Fitness Center Supervisor works with members of all ages and skill levels to assist them in achieving their fitness goals. He/she must possess strong teamwork principals and have the patience to instruct the older population (60 and above) in a structured fitness center environment. The incumbent must be able to properly instruct and motivate the members in individuals and/or group settings using proper cardiovascular strength training and flexibility training guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Group Exercise Instruction
- Conduct safe and effective group exercise classes.
- Observe and correct contraindications to exercise.
- Modify class according to different fitness levels.
- Keep current with new trends and styles for group exercise instruction.
Customer Service
- Provide tours of the facility showing prospective clients the different services and programs offered at the Lifestyle Center.
- Build a rapport with members.
- Meet member needs and maintain a high level of satisfaction.
- Provide superior customer service to all members.
- Interact with other departments to maintain a good working relationship.
- Participate in special events or health fairs to promote the Lifestyle Center or our community.
Environment
- Coordinate and prioritize responsibilities and projects.
- Manage workspace.
- Maintain the cleanliness of all fitness equipment during every shift.
- Follow and record the opening and closing procedures.
Exercise Orientation and Programming
- Conduct new member orientations and assist existing members with proper and safe equipment usage.
- Identify risk factors for all members.
- Understand the basic principles involved in muscular strength endurance flexibility and cardiovascular development.
- Customize a program to meet a members needs.
- Demonstrate a safe program on the exercise equipment.
Quality and Timeliness of Work
- Complete work in a timely manner with mastery and proficiency
- Provide high quality work.
Summary of Other Job Dutjes and Expectations
- Adhere to the Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare.
- Exhibit excellent customer relations to patients visitors physicians and co-workers.
- Exhibit courteous communication skills and an ability to work with others exercising good judgment in performance of job duties.
- Demonstrate courtesy compassion and respect to others in adherence of the hospitals philosophy and policy for promoting positive work and customer environments.
- Work as a team to continuously improve work quality.
- Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work schedules when it is necessary to ensure patient care.
- Present self in a positive manner as reflected by personal attire and etiquette.
- Attend required hospital-wide orientations meetings and in-services.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Reports to: Fitness Center Supervisor but may be assigned duties by the Director of Community Health Services
Must be knowledgeable of strength/free weight equipment cardiovascular machines and general strength training principles with modifications for the senior population.
Education and Experience
- Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience: 3 years in personal training or group fitness instruction
Certificates. Licenses. Registrations
- Current national fitness or group fitness certification (ex: NCSA ACE AFAA ACSM)
- CPR certified within three months of hire
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is a health system laser-focused on innovation, known for making medical history in the region and providing patients with truly personal care. Its hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, is the only independent, community-based acute care hospital ... View more
