STUDENT Fitness Specialist at Wellness Clinic

The Ithaca College Wellness Clinic is a membership-based fitness center located in the Center for Health Sciences. The mission of the Wellness Clinic is to provide quality health and fitness services to the Ithaca College community (IC faculty, staff, retirees, graduate students, and spouse/partners), while enhancing the practical experiences of Exercise and Sport Science students through guided clinical training. The Wellness Clinic academic year hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6am-7pm. For more information about the Wellness Clinic visit our website:

The Wellness Clinic is hiring Fitness Specialists for the spring semester and summer. This position requires specialized knowledge, skills, relevant experience, and/or certification.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Maintain excellence in professionalism, building client rapport, and educating clients in health, fitness, and wellness.
• Enforce and follow policies and procedures of the Wellness Clinic.
• Ensure client safety with spotting, appropriate exercise technique, cuing, and emergency care.
• Fitness floor supervision and guided fitness training during client workouts to level of education and training (i.e., assist clients in execution of their exercise prescription or other exercises, monitor client progress and goal attainment).
• Personal training, including:
  • Screening clients for medical/health risks.
  • Conducting exercise orientations, fitness evaluations, and graded exercise tests.
  • Developing and delivering exercise programs.
  • Monitoring client progress and goal attainment.
• Teach group exercise if interested.
• Facility and equipment maintenance and launder towels.
• Maintain client, facility, and equipment records.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Matriculated student at Ithaca College.
• Availability to work during weekday operational hours (6 am – 7 pm), preferably for multiple semesters and/or summer sessions.
• Personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization.* Or
  • *Graduate students with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science (or related field) with relevant experience or certification are exempt from the Personal Training certification requirement.
  • *Undergraduate students who have taken: Practicum in Health-Related Assessment, Resistance Exercise & Olympic Weightlifting, Strength & Conditioning Foundations, and Personal Training are exempt from the Personal Training certification requirement.
• Knowledge of health-related fitness testing, exercise techniques, and programming.
• Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with people of diverse ages, cultures, and communication styles.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, busy environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and work ethic.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Commitment to client confidentiality.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred, especially Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Required Certifications/Trainings upon hiring: Adult CPR/AED, HIPAA, Blood Borne Pathogen, and Harassment Prevention Certification/Training.

Preference will be given to students in the Department of Exercise Science and Athletic Training (ESAT) or in the School of HSHP.

Pay Rate: $16.15 - $16.45

Application Instructions: Interested applicants must submit all application materials (resume and cover letter via HR Cloud and complete this application form : Applications missing materials will not be considered. Apply no later than Friday, October 30. Interviews will begin by November 9th and will continue until positions are filled. For questions about the online application, contact Student Employment at View email address on aiapply.co. For questions about the position contact hiring manager, Joe O’Haire, at View email address on aiapply.co. For more information about the Wellness Clinic, visit:

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check.

For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at View email address on aiapply.co.

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