Baptist·Memphis, Tennessee
The Specialist provides exercise and cardiac rehabilitative services, acting as a personal trainer by teaching proper technique and counseling clients based on fitness and recovery needs. Responsibilities include displaying knowledge of cardiovascular disease, supervising clients during exercise, and maintaining an organized, safe exercise environment.
Provides exercise and cardiac rehabilitative services.
Assists with daily program operation and customer service.
Acts as a personal trainer for clients.
Teaches proper exercise technique.
Counsels clients based on fitness and recovery needs.
Develops fitness programs based on client needs.
Services include fitness assessment, exercise prescription and supervision,.
Work requires decision-making skills, emergency medical skills, supervisory skills, written and verbal communication skills.
Incumbent should strive to be physically fit and live a healthy lifestyle to be a role model for the clients.
Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum requirements include basic computer literacy and obtaining BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Preferred qualifications suggest 1 year of experience and completion of a BS degree in Exercise Physiology or a similar program, along with specialized training or certification.
Market context
In Tennessee, Specialist-Exercise II roles are commonly tied to healthcare and rehabilitation settings where demand follows patient volume and program needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for candidates with exercise science training, basic computer skills, BLS certification soon after hire, and prior experience or specialized credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare openings, then confirm your BLS timeline and highlight any exercise physiology coursework or hands-on experience in your application.