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BJC HealthCare & Washington University

Fitness Specialist

Saint Louis, MO 63110 · US

About the role

Institution: BJC HealthCare

Additional Information About the Role

Move by BJC is a state-of-the-art fitness center filled with everything you need for your cardiovascular, strength and conditioning needs. Our 18,000 square feet include fully outfitted cardio, strength and free weight areas. Members have access to therapeutic massage, individual and group personal training, virtual and live group exercise classes and more.  We are looking for a Fitness Specialist to join our team. 

  • PRN (as needed)
  • days/evenings/weekends
  • Requires Bachelors degree in Exercise Science or related field
  • Requires one of the following: ACSM/ACE/NSCA/NASM and CPR
Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Fitness Specialist creates and implements exercise programs for client/member participation. This position consistently performs professional development in the content areas of strength and conditioning, cardiovascular endurance, weight management and body composition, basic nutrition and lifestyle changes.

Responsibilities

  • Designs, implements and manages safe and appropriate exercise programs that meet client/member needs.
  • Provides and documents education and exercise programming to clients/members directed towards achieving and ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Ensures that exercise programming development continues to meet clients’/members’ needs and expectations.
  • Creates and manages client/member profiles in the club management software while providing optimal customer service.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • - Exer Sci/Knslgy related field

    Preferred Requirements

    Experience

  • No Experience
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • ACSM/ACE/NSCA/NASM
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer