AtlantiCare LifeCenterBy: Rebecca May, Courtney Aquino, Tara

Markovich

Wellness Fitness Facility

● Memberships, Personal Training, Group Classes, Massage and Spa Treatments

Brian Lee

Position: Fitness SupervisorB.A.- Health Promotion Fitness Management, Rowan UniversityCertification: ACE“I am most satisfied when I help people reach their goals.”

Employment● Fitness Specialist● Fitness Supervisor● Physical Therapist● Physical Therapist Assistant

Master’s Degree Programs

Northwestern University-DPT in Physical Therapy and Human Movement ScienceCalifornia University of Pennsylvania

-MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion

Georgia State University-PhD in Kinesiology

Professional Organizations● ACE Certified Personal Trainer● ACSM

-Certified Health Fitness Specialist -Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer

● NASM ● NSCA

Typical Day of a Fitness Supervisor● Manage fitness trainers● Balance schedules● Provide knowledge and skills● Oversee member to trainer interaction ● Busy work → how can AtlantiCare

become a better facility

Hours Fitness Specialist● 40 hours a week, Monday- Friday● Usually 8am- 4pm“Although the commute is long, the drive is worth it.” -Brian Lee

Pros of Employment

● Not a desk job ● Satisfaction of member improvement ● Interactive● Diverse member population● Build personal relationships with clients● Less pressure involving health risks

Salary Average salary for a Fitness Specialist:$20,000-$60,000(number of years + productivity)

Management in Wellness:$60,000+

BenefitsHealth Benefits● Health Insurance

Retirement Plans● 403(b), Pension

Internships● Best time: Winter time ● Duration: 800 hours● Hands on, working with clients● No certifications are required

Employment SuccessQ: “What do you think it takes to be

successful in the field of hospital wellness/fitness?”

● Education● Hands-on experience = most effective

(internship or part-time job in hospital wellness/fitness)

● Additional experience → higher level of success

Advice to Students● Volunteering● Part-time job in the field ● Outside education● Certifications