Functional Exercise Support Staff (staff Wage)

Functional Exercise Support Staff (Staff Wage)

The Functional Exercise Support Staff is responsible for providing support in a functional exercise therapy office. These duties may include, assisting staff, maintaining clean and safe environment, assisting with client transfers/guarding, inventory and stocking supplies, and equipment maintenance and upkeep. May additionally have involvement and/or oversight of specialized equipment or programs in the office.

Duties:

• Prepare clients to see fitness trainers
• Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies for the practice
• Clean and stock supplies
• Occasional back up to the front desk
• Cleaning and upkeep of equipment and supplies
• Ensure clean and safe treatment environment
• Assist fitness trainers with testing protocols and client care as appropriate
• General equipment upkeep and maintenance
• Assist fitness trainers with client transfers/guarding
• Other duties as assigned

Professional Development:

• Seeks professional growth opportunities that enhance professional practice through both formal and informal activities
• Updates knowledge, skills, and abilities through continuing education

Anticipated Compensation: $16.97 - $20.00 Hourly. This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field of study (kinesiology, exercise physiology, athletic training, etc.)
• Experience: Previous clinical office experience preferred
• Licensure: None

Physical Demands: Busy and fast paced environment. Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive). Repetitive motion; computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.