HealthPlex Fitness and Wellness Associate

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health Orangeburg is seeking a motivated and dedicated Wellness Services Associate to join our team. This full-time position is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, promoting wellness programs, assisting with sales, and supporting various fitness and wellness activities across our five facilities in Orangeburg, SC, and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will have a passion for health and wellness, a commitment to customer satisfaction, and relevant qualifications in the field.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004810 ORBG - Healthplex

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

Customer Service and Member Engagement:

Welcome and assist members and visitors with a friendly and helpful demeanor.
Address inquiries, provide information about services, and resolve concerns promptly.
Build strong relationships with members to foster a supportive and inclusive community.
Sales and Program Promotion:

Promote wellness programs and services to potential members.
Assist with membership enrollment, renewals, and sales inquiries.
Collaborate with the sales team to meet or exceed membership goals.
Fitness and Wellness Support:

Conduct group exercise classes, personal training sessions, or provide massage therapy as needed.
Offer nutrition counseling and guidance to individuals seeking dietary support.
Assist in designing and implementing fitness and wellness programs.
Equipment and Facility Maintenance:

Perform regular equipment inspections and maintenance to ensure safety and functionality.
Maintain a clean and organized environment by sanitizing equipment and cleaning facilities.
Report any equipment issues or safety concerns promptly.
Other Duties as Assigned:

Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Collaborate with team members to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required.
Preferred Associates or Bachelors degree in a related health field.
Certification in at least one of the following preferred: personal training, massage therapy, nutrition counseling, or group exercise instruction.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
A passion for health and wellness and a commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Additional Job Description

Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Preferred Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related health field.

Certifications: At least one of the following preferred: personal training, massage therapy, nutrition counseling, or group exercise instruction.
 

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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