Fitness Specialist-Wellness
BayCare Health System
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
**Summary:**
Highly skilled professional responsible for designing and implementing fitness programs tailored to individuals with chronic diseases or special health considerations. Have a deep understanding of both exercise physiology and various medical conditions, allowing the specialist to create a safe and effective exercise environment. Responsible for supervising individual or groups exercise programs, educating the individuals who are exercising, and establishing a personalized program of exercise for each user.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
**Other information:**
Certification in CPR and AED. Minimum of one year’s experience in the medical fitness or health/wellness industry preferred. Required Education; Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field and Certification as a Personal Trainer from a NCCA-accredited fitness organization such as ACSM, ACE, NSCA, NASM. Required Certifications BLS (Basic Life Support) and - AED (Defibrillator).
**Education:**
**Essential:**
* Education Information in Comments
**Education equivalent experience:**
**Essential:**
* Required - Bachelors - Exercise Science; Or - Bachelors - Related Field
**Credentials:**
**Essential:**
* Credential Requirements in Comments
**Credential equivalent experience:**
**Essential:**
* Required - BLS (Basic Life Support) - within 90 days; And - AED (Defibrillator); And - Reference summary for details
**Experience:**
**Nonessential:**
* Health Fitness
**Facility:**
BayCare Health System, Wellness Center-SAH BLDGS
**Location:** **Carillon Outpatient Center**
**Status:** **Part Time, Exempt: No**
**Shift Hours:** **Varies**
**Shift:** **Shift 4**
**Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies**
**Weekend Work:** **Occasional**
**On Call:** **No**
**How often will this team member be working remotely?** Never
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
**Position** Fitness Specialist-Wellness
**Location** St Petersburg:Carillon | Support Services | Part Time
**Req ID** null
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