Organization Overview, Mission, Vision and Values
Washington Regional Medical System (the “System”) is our region’s only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. The System includes a 425-bed acute care hospital known as Washington Regional Medical Center (the “Hospital”) which is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Hospital is supported by the System- including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work … and give back to each other.
Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.
Mission: Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention and wellness education.
Vision: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas - the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.
Values: To treat others – patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other – as we would want to be treated.
Position Summary
The role of Fitness Specialist reports to the Center for Exercise Manager. This position is responsible for providing instructions, exercise programs, and support that will assist participants.
Essential Position Responsibilities
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Evaluate participants abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet special requirements
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Demonstrate proper technique for various exercises and routines to minimize injuries and improve fitness
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Ensure the safety of clients during training sessions
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Properly inspect, maintain, and clean fitness equipment, exercise floor, and classrooms
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Administer emergency first aid and refers injured persons to physicians, as needed
Qualifications
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Education: Bachelors degree in related field, required. Minimum 5 years experience and current enrollment in a program will be considered in lieu of.
- Licensure and Certifications: Group Exercise Certification or Personal Trainer certification from an accredited program, required. Automated External Defibrillator certification, required. CPR required within 90 days.
- Experience: Previous experience in a exercise center setting, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.
