Fitness Specialist

Fitness Specialist

Location: 23 Works Way, Somersworth, NH

Employer: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Work Type: Onsite, Regular, Rotating Shift

Pay Range: $18.41 – $26.27 per hour

Oversight of the fitness floor and assistance to members as needed. This position requires patient care.

• Conduct initial fitness assessments to evaluate members’ physical capabilities and limitations.
• Design individualized exercise and rehabilitation programs based on assessment results and member goals.
• Perform safety checks on fitness equipment.
• Educate members on proper exercise techniques and safety protocols.
• Provide ongoing support, motivation, and encouragement to members throughout their fitness journey.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology preferred.
• Experience in a fitness or healthcare setting 0‑1 year required.
• Experience working with broad populations 0‑1 year required.
• Licenses:
  Heart Saver CPR AED – American Heart Association (preferred);
  Certified Personal Trainer – Various Issuers (preferred).
• Experience cannot substitute for a degree.

• In‑depth knowledge of exercise and fitness assessment protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire individuals to achieve their fitness goals.
• Proficiency using fitness assessment tools and technology.

• Standing frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting frequently (34‑66%) 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35 lbs
• Pushing occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing rarely (< 2%)
• Balancing frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling rarely (< 2%)
• Reaching frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross manipulation frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine manipulation frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot use rarely (< 2%)
• Vision – Far constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision – Near constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing constantly (67‑100%)

Remote type:
Onsite

Employee type:
Regular

Competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits, including advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided. Contact Human Resources at (857)‑282‑7642.