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Fitness Assistant supports the Director of Rehab by following his/her direction related to program development, customer service standards, member services, group fitness offerings, and other fitness center initiatives. Additional duties may include: assisting with assessment of client fitness, motivating clients and team members, identifying specific training needs, applying first aid procedures, constructing instructional programs, leading various recreational activities and fitness classes and fitness circuits, monitoring and communicating client progress, instruct clients in safe use of equipment and exercise techniques; able to apply basic nutritional practices and provide clients with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control and other lifestyle issues.

Early evening weekday availability a must.  

An associate degree or higher is required in related exercise field. ACLS/BCLS, and AED certifications required.  Certification from a nationally recognized or accredited professional organization in the areas of fitness or physical education such as (NEA certification, NYS license, ACSM exercise instructor certification, personal trainer certification, strength and conditioning specialist certification).  Bachelor’s degree in recreation, physical education or a related field preferred.

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Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.