Exercise Specialist identifies risk factors and designs specialized strength and conditioning programs for patients. Teaches patients proper exercise techniques. Being an Exercise Specialist educates patient and family members on proper techniques for transitioning from a hospital-based fitness program to a safe and effective home exercise program. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in exercise science. Additionally, Exercise Specialist typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Exercise Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Exercise Specialist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Requisition ID | req29071 |
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Working Title | Exercise Physiology Specialist |
Pay | $23.00 Hourly |
Campus | Main - Albuquerque, NM |
Department | Health Exercise & Sports Science (353A) |
Employment Type | Student Employment |
Student Type | Student Employment |
Status | Non-Exempt |
Background Check Required | No |
For Best Consideration Date | 4/18/2024 |
Position Summary | Perform multiple activities in support of Exercise Science/Lab faculty research, including, but not limited to, independent literature review, and research projects and grant writing, research participants recruitment, conducting data collection, analyzing collected data. Aiding in labs in multiple undergraduate and graduate classes, which includes, but is not limited to, independent calibration and operation of specialized equipment, such as metabolic carts, and isokinetic equipment. Supervising undergraduate interns in the lab, which includes, but is not limited to, teaching them how to calibrate and operate lab equipment; and how to conduct tests, such as VO2max, resting metabolic rate, body composition, and strength assessment. Independent performance of physiological testing for employees, students, and community members, assist the director with calibration and maintenance of lab equipment and facilities, perform fitness testing and interpretation of test results for students in selected PHED activity classes. |
Minimum Qualifications | Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. |
Preferred Qualifications | Minimum qualifications: Must have interned or be currently interning in the UNM Exercise Physiology Labs to be eligible for employment in this position, and be currently in either the undergraduate or graduate Exercise Science programs. Be CPR-certified currently and for contract duration. Be CITI program-certified (University of New Mexico, Main Campus) for contract duration Preferred qualifications: Be able to independently calibrate and use the equipment for testing in various populations (from diseased to athletes): a) maximal oxygen consumption test and resting metabolic rate using a metabolic cart, b) lactate collection during exercise, c) perform blood draws, d) body composition by hydrostatic weighing, air displacement plethysmograph, bioimpedance assessment, and skinfolds, e) strength in isokinetic equipment. Be CITI program-certified (University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center) for contract duration. |
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