Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the 10 Best Places to Live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of Fitness Specialist reports to the Center for Exercise Manager. This position is responsible for providing instructions, exercise programs, and support that will assist participants.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate participants abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet special requirements
• Demonstrate proper technique for various exercises and routines to minimize injuries and improve fitness
• Ensure the safety of clients during training sessions
• Properly inspect, maintain, and clean fitness equipment, exercise floor, and classrooms
• Administer emergency first aid and refers injured persons to physicians, as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in related field, required. Minimum 5 years experience and current enrollment in a program will be considered in lieu of.
• Licensure and Certifications: Group Exercise Certification or Personal Trainer certification from an accredited program, required. Automated External Defibrillator certification, required. CPR required within 90 days.
• Experience: Previous experience in a exercise center setting, preferred.
  

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.