About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Fitness Specialist provides professional fitness services and exceptional member-focused customer service at a medically integrated fitness center managed by our confidential client. You will supervise the fitness floor, deliver basic exercise instruction, and support medically integrated programming and member engagement.

• Provide fitness floor supervision and basic exercise instruction for members, guests and medically integrated program participants
• Screen health history and coordinate medical clearance processes when required
• Schedule and perform fitness assessments, orientations and follow-up appointments per established protocols
• Deliver and explain fitness assessment results and provide exercise guidelines and program recommendations aligned with member goals
• Respond immediately to medical emergencies, bring AED and first-aid supplies, and complete incident reports
• Promote and sell ancillary services (personal training, wellness coaching, nutrition services, medically integrated programs)
• Maintain awareness of center events and activities; perform facility rounds every 30–60 minutes (including pool and locker areas)
• Perform opening and closing procedures on scheduled weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Maintain cleanliness of fitness areas and inspect equipment; report and remove equipment from service until repaired
• Assist with member scheduling and accommodate flexible hours as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education required
• Prior part-time work experience or internship in the fitness industry preferred
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (certification provided by the confidential client)
• Nationally recognized NCCA-accredited certification preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; service-oriented approach with members
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a professional, controlled demeanor
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
• Must be flexible and available for variable center hours (including weekends)

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Employment Type, Schedule & Compensation

• Employment type: Part-time (Contract) — approximately 15–20 hours/week, includes weekends
• Estimated annual compensation: $44,071 per year (estimated)
• Location: Erie, PA (on-site)
• Reasonable accommodations are available — contact us if you require assistance during the hiring process

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Why Join

• Work in a medically integrated fitness environment supporting community health
• CPR/AED training provided within 90 days of hire
• Opportunities to develop skills in fitness assessment, member engagement, and medically integrated programming

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.