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Position Summary: To provide general supervision coverage for a broad population of individuals engaged in an individualized exercise routine and to be capable of adequate BLS emergency response. The Exercise Specialist, under the supervision of the Medical Fitness Manager, is responsible for individualized physical fitness assessments, exercise prescription, coverage of fitness center exercise areas as directed, equipment cleanliness/preventative maintenance, membership and facility policy enforcement, member incentive programs and delivering excellent customer service at all times.

Education: Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology, exercise science, or related field required. Master's degree in health-related field or exercise sciences related field preferred. Exercise Specialist or Exercise Physiologist specialty certification through the American College of Sports Medicine, ACE, NSCA, etc. is preferred.

Experience: At least one year experience in working with special populations on exercise programming and physical fitness testing.

Skills:

• Current BLS course completion card - AHA Healthcare Provider/AED Current BLS.
• Effective group process skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly. Effective listening skills.
• Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing client needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively with clients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e., physicians, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Lab, etc.).
• Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations.
• Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Job Location: Mahwah MacArthur Blvd LifeStyles

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Benefits:

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary: Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $25.37 - $31.71 (per hour)

EEO Statement: Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.