Exercise Technician, Jefferson City

Shift:PRN, Shift will fall between hours of 5:00 AM-7:00 PM, Saturdays 7:30 AM-12:00 PM
Department: Jefferson City Fitness Center

Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $16.96 per hour

* Shift Differentials:

o Additional $1.00 per hour for evening shift

o Additional $1.00 per hour for weekend shift

ABOUT THE JOB

Join our team as an Exercise Technician, where you'll play a key role in supporting a welcoming, energetic, and healthfocused environment. In this handson position, you'll engage directly with Fitness Center members-providing guidance on exercise programs, offering technique corrections, and helping ensure every workout is both safe and rewarding. This role also offers opportunities to lead facility tours, support community wellness events, and contribute to an exceptional member experience. You'll enjoy being part of a collaborative team that values communication, customer service, and helping people achieve their wellness goals. If you're passionate about fitness, love helping others, and want a role that keeps you active and involved, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills and make a positive impact every day!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides fitness floor supervision for members and assists with questions about their exercise program.

Corrects exercise technique, takes blood pressure as needed, and monitors for the safety of all participants.

Provides tours for prospective members and or guests and can answer basic questions about our services.

Provides instruction on the established program during an orientation session and modifies it as necessary according to the client's response. Educates members on Facility Rules and Guidelines.

Participates in other projects including community marketing events, bulletin boards, tidying client files, cleaning equipment, and customer survey reporting.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Three (3) months of exercise or fitness programming related work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.