General Description of the Job Class

Provide safety for clinical members during exercise sessions.  Triage symptoms and vitals for members pre/during/post exercise sessions.  Teach group fitness classes on land and pool.  Assist with planning and implementing clinical exercise programming.  Provide personal training sessions to clients with a variety of goals and health histories.  

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field required.

Experience

Level I: No previous experience required.

Level II: Minimum 1-year applicable experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Level III: Minimum 2 yrs. applicable experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Level I: BLS certification

Level II: BLS; ACSM certification (must attain certification within 1 year of hire)

Level III: BLS (ACLS preferred), ACSM Clinical Certification as Exercise Specialist required

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