Education: Bachelors’ degree in Exercise science or related field required. Master’s degree in related field preferred.

Licenses/Certifications: Nationally recognized fitness certification, preferred.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Minimum three (3) years of fitness training experience

• Demonstrated ability to achieve quarterly productivity standards of 40% of worked time spent doing billable activities (classes, personal training sessions, fitness lectures, etc.), for a consistent three (3) month time period

Principal Accountabilities

• Conducts fitness assessments and exercise orientation sessions for new patients.

• Provides floor-monitoring services: palpating heart rate, recording blood pressure and educating members about personal exercise programs. Directs patients to other Wellness Center programs and services, when appropriate.

• Develops individual and group personal training sessions and assessments, providing individual instruction about each exercise recommended with correct form and range of movement.

• Motivates patients to complete each exercise and progress to greater levels of physical fitness.

• Provides excellent customer service by responding to patients’ requests in a professional manner.  Identifies opportunities to increase member retention levels, by proactively providing information on Wellness Center programs and services.

• Conducts equipment care and maintenance by cleaning and lubricating exercise equipment.

• Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.

• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.