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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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