Description
Description
The Health and Fitness Specialist (HFS) provides assistance to site personnel with individual program development and instruction. The HFS works with a wellness team to plan and execute a comprehensive wellness program, and provide fitness services to the site population.
TASKS:
Support a balanced group fitness program that meets the needs of the population and follows industry trends
Lead or assist in teaching fitness workshops or seminars as needed
Enhance knowledge of exercise, body alignment and exercise safety to all gym users and class participants
Provide and/or serve as substitute if primary instructor is unable to teach class
Provide support to the planning, management, and continual evaluation of NRO Fitness programs and equipment
Provide general nutritional guidance as necessary
Provide individual fitness program design
Contribute health and fitness articles to the Wellness Newsletter and other fitness-related reports/correspondence
Perform administrative work to include familiarization tours of NRO fitness facilities, provide facility oversight and attend meetings
Provide written, monthly activity reports to site GPOC for possible referral to corporate Headquarters
Develop and maintain service/demand and performance metrics in coordination with site GPOC and corporate headquarters
Nutrition coaching experience: evaluating a client's nutritional needs, providing basic nutrition information following federal guidelines, ability to educate on nutrition issues, proactive on researching the effects of nutrition on health and fitness. Virginia Nutritionist Certification or Registered Dietician a plus.
Wellness Program experience: Develop programs that educate the workforce on proper diet, exercise, stress management, and develop and support morale-boosting events.
Group exercise certification a plus.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or equivalent and 3 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma or GED equivalent and 10 years of relevant experience
Active certification in class discipline and/or certifications from Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (e.g. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)), or equivalent in the field of health and fitness
Active Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) certifications
TS/SCI clearance and Poly required (or be able to obtain)
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work collaboratively with various enterprise customers, stakeholders, and corporate headquarters managers
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and standard computer applications
Ability to instruct a safe, effective and multi-level class for various group exercise programs and activities if called upon to substitute for a primary instructor
Knowledge of principles of exercise physiology
Thorough knowledge of functionality of relevant fitness equipment
Thorough knowledge of current industry trends and standards in exercise protocols, fitness programming, equipment standards
Ability to analyze customer needs and deliver appropriate assistance
Experience to work with customers at all fitness skill levels
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
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