Duke Careers·Durham, North Carolina
The Fitness Specialist coordinates and implements health and fitness programs, including leading exercise sessions and managing facility operations. They also conduct fitness assessments, provide health education, and perform marketing and outreach activities to maximize participant engagement.
School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools.
Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe.
Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center.
The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.Occupational Summary: The Fitness Specialist coordinates, implements, and delivers health and fitness programs and services, promotions and outreach activities.
This role is responsible for providing outstanding service to employees to maximize participation, outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Primary
Duties: & Responsibilities:
Coordinates and leads a variety of health improvement/prevention programs.
Coordinates and leads a running and walking club and organizes Duke’s participation in community sponsored events.
Coordinates seasonal incentive based programs.
Conducts fitness testing and assessments and advises participants of results; designs individualized programs to meet the participant’s interests, abilities and goals.
Research health & fitness educational topics and identifies appropriate participant educational materials; conducts health education seminars/presentations.
Participates in fitness facility membership management; membership drives, member enrollment, payroll deduction process, invoicing and vendor management.
Promotes program offerings and conducts outreach activities to increase participation and re-engage inactive participants.
Create newsletters and other marketing & communication materials.
Maintains participant files, databases and contributes to reports in a timely manner.
Provide in-person, virtual and phone-based services Provides safe individual or group exercise instruction, including participants who may be recovering from a work-related injury.
Projects and other duties as assigned.
BA/BS or high education in exercise or health promotion related field Current CPR and First Aid certifications Fitness Certification from a nationally recognized agency such as ACE, AFFA, ACSM, NCSA, or NSPA
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in an exercise or health-related field along with current CPR and First Aid certifications. A nationally recognized fitness certification from agencies such as ACE, ACSM, or NCSA is also required.
Market context
Fitness Specialist openings in North Carolina often reflect steady demand in schools, clinics, community programs, and employer wellness settings. Competition can be strong because employers usually want a bachelor’s degree in an exercise or health-related field, current CPR and First Aid, and a nationally recognized certification such as ACE, ACSM, or NCSA. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to the specific setting.