Clinical Exercise Specialist employment, Winchester, VA

PRO Motion

Clinical Exercise Specialist

Job Title: Clinical Exercise Specialist

Location: Winchester, Virginia

Salary Range: TBD based on experience

Position Type: Full Time

HR Contact: Jenny Williams

Date Posted: Friday, March 16, 2018

Job Start Date: May 2018

Applications Accepted By: Email or In-Person

jenny.williams9812@gmail.com

PRO Physical Therapy / PRO Motion

3127 Valley Avenue

Creekside Station

Winchester, Virginia 22601

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Conduct new member assessments including full medical history, measurement of biometrics (height, weight, % fat, circumferences, heart rate, blood pressure), movement screening, and assessment of other special needs (diabetic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, etc.)

·         Develop appropriately individualized exercise programs based upon information gathered from the initial evaluation

·         Conduct proper walk-through for each member instructing them on how to properly carry out their exercise program

·         Conduct exercise programming and prescription in accordance with individual client needs

·         Design and carry out special group programs (Medical Member Groups); Provide additional assistance and guarding to those that are low function, fall risk or demonstrate compromised cognitive function

·         Assist with measuring member vitals (blood pressure, heart rate, O2 saturation)

·          Front desk administrative duties (answering phone, member data input, money reports, taking payments, etc.)

·         Attend staff meetings and be actively engaged in the ideas and discussion

·         Conduct small group training sessions for active adult membership

·         Observe/conduct sports performance programs (soccer, football, baseball, etc.)

·         Conduct personal training sessions

·         Work collaboratively with Physical Therapists to ensure appropriate exercise progression for members that require that level of service

·         Coordinate and/or provide educational lectures to members, patients or community

·         Plan, coordinate and/or attend events for members or community: competitions, expos, field days, etc.

·         Assist with maintaining cleanliness of gym equipment and turf area

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology, Athletic Training or Kinesiology

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist or NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach

CPR and First Aid Certified

Preferred: 2+ years of experience in exercise setting

FMS Certified Level 1 & 2

PREFERRED SKILLS

Must demonstrate the following qualities:

·         Self-starter, motivated, energetic, positive

·         High level of professionalism and integrity

·         Ability to interact confidently with staff, gym members and other individuals with a wide variety of fitness levels

·         Demonstrates little need for managerial supervision and tasking on a day-to-day basis

·         Demonstrates high level of competency with measuring baseline vitals (blood pressure, heart rate, O2, symptoms, etc.) with the understanding that he/she will be provided further training as needed

·         Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

·         Knowledge of HIPPA regulations – further training provided as necessary

·         Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint

·         Able to develop proficiency with web-based software programs: MindBody, SimpleSet, etc.