Health-Fitness Specialist

1 week ago


Newport, United States Samaritan Health Services Full time
  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • Works closely with clients and SHS employees in promoting wellness, finding new ways to inspire healthier habits and helping individuals realize their personal best. Responsible for conducting annual Health Risk Assessments, developing a wellness coaching relationship with clients and assisting clients through the process of actively working towards better health by providing support, encouragement and education. Provides one-on-one personal and group training as part of the client's care plan.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • SamFit, located in Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon and Newport, Oregon, are the first gyms of their kind to truly put your health first. The world class wellness and fitness centers provide safe, secure gym access 365 days per year. Each fully equipped facility is staffed by highly trained health and fitness experts, offering health coaching, dietician service, individualized programs and health education and fitness classes. With both group and individual education settings, SamFit is designed to support its members in lifestyle and behavior changes that improve all eight aspects of well-being.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in a health or fitness related field preferred.
    • Post high school education or experience in health promotion, fitness or wellness required.
    • Nationally accredited Personal Training certification or above required.
    • Experience or training in specific disease and lifestyle related topics such as smoking cessation, weight management, nutrition, exercise principles, stress reduction and chronic conditions required.
    • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 60 days of hire.
    • Experience or training in Microsoft Office required.
    • Experience conducting health risk assessments including blood pressure and body measurements preferred.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
    • Safety and Security - Knowledge of safety and security practices and procedures. Ability to instruct the public in and promote safe and secure operations.
    • Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
    • Eight Dimensions of Wellness - Knowledge of various aspects of wellness-well-being (emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, spiritual).
    • Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.
    • Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)

      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)

      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)

      Continually
      (67 - 100% of the time)

      CLIMB - STAIRS

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

      SIT

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

      CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

      SQUAT Repetitive

      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

      REACH - Upward

      PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

      STAND

      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      BEND FORWARD at waist

      ROTATE TRUNK Standing

      REACH - Forward

      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

      FINGER DEXTERITY

      PINCH Fingers

      GRASP Hand/Fist

      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

      PULL (0-20 pounds force)

      None specified


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