
Fitness Associate - Per Diem First Shift
Valley Health, Amherst, MA, United States
Job Description
The Fitness Associate is responsible for coverage of the fitness floor at Hampshire Wellness & Fitness. Duties include:
Performing fitness assessments and reassessments
Conducting personal training sessions
Leading and designing medically integrated programs for cardiac, diabetes, post‑rehab, and pre‑surgical members
Cleaning equipment and maintaining a safe environment while members work out
Education
Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or exercise physiology, or current certification in exercise instruction, personal training, or health fitness instruction (A.C.E., A.F.A.A., or A.C.S.M.) required.
Experience
Prior experience teaching group fitness classes preferred. Prior experience in fitness instruction preferred.
Certification & Licensures
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) required. CPR/AED certification required within 30 days of hire. American Heart “Healthcare Provider” (HCP) AHA approved also required.
Qualifications
Knowledge of exercise physiology principles and enthusiasm for helping others improve their fitness levels.
FLSA Classification
Non‑exempt.
Benefits
Valley Health offers several benefits for full‑time employees, including:
Zero‑Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellbeing
Membership to Healthy U: an incentive‑based wellness program
Valley Health also offers a health savings account, flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, disability coverage, and professional development. Additional perks may include discounts to on‑campus dining and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.
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The Fitness Associate is responsible for coverage of the fitness floor at Hampshire Wellness & Fitness. Duties include:
Performing fitness assessments and reassessments
Conducting personal training sessions
Leading and designing medically integrated programs for cardiac, diabetes, post‑rehab, and pre‑surgical members
Cleaning equipment and maintaining a safe environment while members work out
Education
Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or exercise physiology, or current certification in exercise instruction, personal training, or health fitness instruction (A.C.E., A.F.A.A., or A.C.S.M.) required.
Experience
Prior experience teaching group fitness classes preferred. Prior experience in fitness instruction preferred.
Certification & Licensures
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) required. CPR/AED certification required within 30 days of hire. American Heart “Healthcare Provider” (HCP) AHA approved also required.
Qualifications
Knowledge of exercise physiology principles and enthusiasm for helping others improve their fitness levels.
FLSA Classification
Non‑exempt.
Benefits
Valley Health offers several benefits for full‑time employees, including:
Zero‑Deductible Health Plan
Dental and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Retirement Savings Match
Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellbeing
Membership to Healthy U: an incentive‑based wellness program
Valley Health also offers a health savings account, flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, disability coverage, and professional development. Additional perks may include discounts to on‑campus dining and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.
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