Looking for a great job in the fitness industry? The American Council on Exercise offers competitive wages, generous benefits and the opportunity to help further our nonprofit mission of educating the public about the benefits of regular exercise and improving the professional standards of the fitness industry.
ACE is the largest nonprofit fitness certification and education provider in the world. Widely recognized as “America’s Authority on Fitness,” ACE continually sets standards and protects the public against unqualified fitness professionals and unsafe or ineffective fitness products, programs and trends.
Located in beautiful San Diego, California, ACE is located just minutes from beach, mountains and deserts, and abounds in recreational opportunities and resources. With a mild, year-round climate, San Diego is a fitness enthusiasts’ paradise.
To apply for a position with ACE, please submit your resume via e-mail to human.resources@acefitness.org or fax to (858) 576-6565.
Currently, the following positions are open at ACE:
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Exercise Physiologist
DEPARTMENT: Educational Services
REPORTS TO: Executive Vice President
Job Summary: Responsible for the development and review of ACE live, online or correspondence courseware, represent ACE as an expert speaker at educational events and with the media, write and review articles for ACE publications.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Exercise Science or related field.
- Current NCCA-accredited fitness certification or the ability to earn an ACE certification within 6 months of hire
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record as a speaker and writer
- Minimum 5 years experience providing exercise science/fitness education or fitness training
- Knowledge of the fitness industry, specifically the role of personal trainers
- Proficiency in word processing, PowerPoint and spreadsheet applications and the management of electronic databases.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience teaching in post-secondary school setting or within a clinical environment
- Expertise in the area of musculoskeletal fitness
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, write, review and deliver content for ACE courseware in live, online or correspondence formats.
- Present educational workshops at conferences and other educational events on behalf of ACE.
- Manage the review and qualification process for approval of continuing education
Resource Center Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Customer and Professional Services
REPORTS TO: Customer and Professional Services Manager
Job Summary: Assists in collecting research and provides fitness, nutrition and exercise information to the public, fitness professionals and ACE staff. Manages the ACE Study Assistance and Study Coach Programs for each of the ACE certifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field.
- Current ACE certification and ability to earn a second ACE certification within 6-months.
- Knowledge of or experience in information center operations and CD-ROM products, electronic databases and the Internet (WWW).
- Experience in basic research utilizing databases, published materials, and online resources.
- One year customer service experience or related experience.
- Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge of information cataloging and indexing.
- Ability to communicate effectively both conversationally and in writing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct secondary research using Resource Center (RC) materials (databases, Internet access, book and non-book resources) to provide responses to customer inquiries (both internal and external).
- Provide information support to exam candidates or refer them to appropriate educational resources and/or providers.
- Responsible for the administration and management of the ACE Study Assistance Program and Study Coach Programs.
- Provide customers with ACE product information as applicable.
- Handle incoming inquiries (telephone/electronic) from ACE’s external constituents (Friends, ACE-professionals, Media, Exam Prep) and internal (fact checking and intricate database(s) searching).
- Respond quickly to time-sensitive data and information needs for essential departments.
- Process and maintain all materials in the RC collection.
- Generate written correspondence (electronic and paper) for internal and external inquiries.
- Identify and acquire additional resources and services for RC customers.
- Alert ACE editorial staff to potential topics for ACE publications.
- Manage the various materials added to RC collection (book and non-book) utilizing ACE library management tools.
- Provide information support to exam candidates or refer them to appropriate educational providers.
- Draft written communications for inquiries to be distributed by mail and electronic media and work with marketing as required.
- Assist in maintenance of department budget.
- Moderate electronic bulletin boards and chat rooms in coordination with Supervisor.
- Read, study and maintain ACE manuals and revision “masters” to ensure that accurate and current information is maintained.
- Review as many incoming journals as possible to keep “current’ in the exercise, fitness and nutrition fields (to accurately answer inquiries).
- Other duties as assigned.
Marketing Internship
Open for spring/summer semester
Our Marketing internship is designed to match the skills and interests of the interns. Job duties are flexible to meet the marketing department needs.
Interns may be involved in a multitude of marketing functions. Under the supervision of the Marketing Director the intern may assist in the management of daily marketing activities, monitor print advertising, coordinate print and marketing collateral development, assist in writing of or graphic design of print materials, online banners ads and other marketing materials, assist in managing the website, assist in coordination of events, and provide administrative and clerical duties.
The intern will also learn hands-on advertising strategies, direct marketing and email campaigns. Projects will include research and survey of fitness professionals, competitive analysis, fitness trends and products. All projects for inclusion in the intern's portfolio.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidates must have completed upper division marketing/graphic design and/or business course work. Marketing or business major graduates preferred. Prior work experience or experience in an office environment a plus. Local candidates only please.
Length of Internship: 180 hours (15 hours per week)
Compensation
$500 at successful completion of program
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