Exercise Physiologist (Full-time)

The Duke Center for Living at Fearrington is accepting applications for a Full-Time Exercise Physiologist to work 32 hours per week. The Duke Center for Living is a medically based wellness facility set within the upscale retirement community of Galloway Ridge in Chatham County. The Exercise Physiologist at Duke Center for Living at Fearrington assesses the physical condition of all members to ensure safe implementation of exercise and lifestyle programs. Provides personal training and educational programs, leads group exercise classes and performs other services for members and facility as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitor the exercise floor, pool area and track to assist members and answer health/fitness related questions. Assess pre-and-post exercise vital signs, rate of perceived exertion, and symptoms as needed. Acting as first responder in the event of an emergency. Perform other administrative duties depending on facility goals and needs.
• Provide Personal Training and specialty programming, individual and group, in accordance with DCFL's policies and facility goals Counsel and instruct participants in basic behavior modification and risk factor reduction through fitness assessments, exercise orientations, and wellness seminars.
• Teaching group exercise including but not limited to aerobics, indoor cycling, water aerobics, strength, and flexibility.
• All other duties assigned include, but not limited to, enhancing the Resident Experience.

Requirements

• 6-12 months experience in a wellness program and experience with a variety of patient populations.
• Skills in risk factor modification, lifestyle management and change, exercise prescription for special populations; experience leading group fitness classes; exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to provide adequate CPR.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support and AED Certification.
• ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist or other preferred Personal Training certification within 90 days of hire.
• Bachelors degree in exercise science or kinesiology-related degree.

The competitive compensation package will be comprised of a base rate, personal training rate, as well as a commission component!

You will join an innovative team of over 300 employees who each contribute unique talent and expertise in a variety of hospitality, medical, and professional fields. Galloway Ridge employees embody our core values of caring, empowerment, integrity, and commitment.

Galloway Ridge offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including free membership to our onsite 20,000 square foot fitness facility, discounted meals, 2-year/4-year/continuing education scholarships, PTO with Mahalo Moments, wellness discount on health premiums, 403b with a generous company match, local discounts, and more.

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