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Organization:
Ancillary Services
Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARY
The fitness associate (FA) is responsible for providing coverage and supervision of the exercise floor and leading group exercise classes as assigned. As a part of this coverage of the exercise floor, the FA will help clients with the implementation of their exercise prescriptions and programs, provide instruction on proper usage of exercise equipment and respond to exercise related questions and issues as they arise. Additionally, the FA will be expected to conduct and interpret sub-maximal exercise tests on apparently healthy and non-clinical populations.
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Fitness Professional | Vanderbilt Health - MNPS Employee Wellness Center, Nashville, TN
Location: MNPS Employee Wellness Center
Address: 2694 Fessey Court, Nashville, TN 37204
Website: https://www.mnpshealth.org/
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Job Type: Full-Time | Health & Wellness | Exercise Science
Empower Wellness. Inspire Change. Join Vanderbilt Health.
Are you a passionate Certified Personal Trainer or Strength & Conditioning Coach ready to make a lasting impact? Vanderbilt Health is seeking a dynamic Fitness Professional to join our team at the Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) Employee & Family Health Care Centers. This role is based at the MNPS Employee Wellness Center and focuses on fostering long-term relationships, promoting healthy lifestyles, and delivering expert fitness guidance to MNPS employees and their families.
Why You'll Love This Role: Community Impact: Help shape the wellness journey of educators and their families.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside healthcare professionals in a supportive, mission-driven setting.
Professional Growth: Leverage your expertise in exercise science to lead group classes, conduct fitness assessments, and design personalized exercise prescriptions.
What You'll Do:
Supervise the exercise floor and lead engaging group fitness classes.
Guide clients through personalized exercise programs and equipment usage.
Monitor client progress and provide tailored feedback
Maintain equipment and ensure a safe, welcoming workout environment.
Collaborate with wellness teams to support holistic health initiatives.
What We're Looking For:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related health field.
Certification: Certified Personal Trainer or Strength & Conditioning Coach (e.g., ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM).
Experience: Proven success in fitness coaching, personal training, or wellness programming.
Skills: Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, self-motivating work ethic, and exercise planning expertise.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with diverse populations including seniors and prenatal clients.
Ability to encourage and motivate clients to set and reach goals
Ability to interpret fitness data and provide actionable insights.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join Vanderbilt Health and be part of a team that's transforming wellness in education. Apply today and help us build a healthier Nashville-one workout at a time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The ability to administer and interpret the results of standard exercise physiology laboratory procedures.
Conducts Sub-maximal Exercise Tests according to ACSM guidelines and department quality assurance standards.
Conducts standard measures of body composition (skinfolds, circumference, BIA, underwater weighing) and field tests according to department standards and quality assurance guidelines.
Complies and enters data necessary to track adherence to lab quality assurance standards.
Reviews and is evaluated on all lab skills related to sub-maximal testing annually by lab Coordinator or Supervisor.
Interacts effectively with members on the exercise floor and related areas
Answers questions related to exercise programming and prescription as needed.
Greets each individual client promptly and by name whenever possible.
Monitors client progress as they progress in their exercise program or intervention.
Conducts exercise prescriptions and consultations competently and according to ACSM guidelines and department policy.
Records and enters data in CSI system to formulate the exercise prescription.
Gives client adequate feedback related to the exercise test in 15-20 minutes.
Prescribes exercise specific to the individual needs of the patient and the population being tested (i.e., Senior, Cardiac, Pre-natal)
Monitors member/client participation and adherence to their exercise prescription and program.
Consistently maintains and monitors exercise equipment, floor, lab and related areas.
Completes daily documentation of exercise floor and equipment maintenance.
Reports and documents health and environmental conditions which might compromise customer safety according to department policy.
Is proactive in helping to maintain building and equipment integrity.
Is involved in resource, equipment and budgetary management as needed.
Provides monthly report to supervisor specific exercise program specialty.
Coordinates with supervisor, the annual budgetary requirements specific to program specialization.
Identifies and eliminates potential sources of waste in exercise-related areas and services
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
Less than 1 year
Education:
Bachelor's
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
