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Exercise Specialist - Duke Fitness Center

Duke University
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Durham, NC, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job involves ensuring safety for clinical members during exercise sessions and managing their symptoms and vitals.
  • Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor's degree in exercise science or a related field, while Level I positions require no prior experience.
  • For Level II, a minimum of 1-year applicable experience is needed, and Level III requires at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Certifications vary by level, with Level I needing BLS certification and Level II requiring both BLS and ACSM certification within a year of hire.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and Duke University is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.

General Description of the Job Class

Provide safety for clinical members during exercise sessions.  Triage symptoms and vitals for members pre/during/post exercise sessions.  Teach group fitness classes on land and pool.  Assist with planning and implementing clinical exercise programming.  Provide personal training sessions to clients with a variety of goals and health histories.  

 

Required Qualifications at this Level

 

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field required.

 

Experience

Level I: No previous experience required.

Level II: Minimum 1-year applicable experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Level III: Minimum 2 yrs. applicable experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

 

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Level I: BLS certification

Level II: BLS; ACSM certification (must attain certification within 1 year of hire)

Level III: BLS (ACLS preferred), ACSM Clinical Certification as Exercise Specialist required



Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.



Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.





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