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Job Summary
Provides exercise and cardiac rehabilitative services.  Assists with daily program operation and customer service.  Acts as a personal trainer for clients. Teaches proper exercise technique. Counsels clients based on fitness and recovery needs. Develops fitness programs based on client needs. Services include fitness assessment, exercise prescription and supervision,. Work requires decision-making skills, emergency medical  skills, supervisory skills, written and verbal communication skills.  Incumbent should strive to be physically fit and live a healthy lifestyle to be a role model for the clients.  Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing.  Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
•   Displays knowledge of cardiovascular disease, fitness assessment techniques, acceptable fitness levels and exercise prescription.
•   Provides direction and supervision of clients who are exercising.
•   Meets educational needs of clients and community.
•   Maintains an organized, safe, clean, and efficient exercise environment.
•   Completes assgned administrative duties
•   Contributes to the development of staff and students.
•   Completes assigned goals.
Minimum Required Experience
Entry level
Preferred/Desired Experience
1 year experience.
Minimum Required Education
Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. Able to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as client records. Ability to communicate verbally with other employees, physicians and other professionals.
Preferred/Desired Education
Specilaized training and/or certification related to practice setting. Completion of a BS degree in Exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation, or similar program.
Preferred/Desired Training
Arthritis Foundation Certification, ANA Rehab Certification, CSCS Certification, MES Certification, APTA Rehab Certification or AACVPR.
Minimum Required Special Skills
Basic computer literacy skills.
Minimum Required Licensure
BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
