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Exercise Specialist jobs are open across hospitals, corporate wellness programs, rehabilitation clinics, and fitness centers, from entry-level wellness coach to senior clinical exercise physiologist, with specializations in cardiac rehab, strength and conditioning, and chronic disease management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Therapeutic Exercise Instructor, known internally at Airrosti as a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), will work as a team with an Airrosti Certified Provider (licensed Chiropractor or Physical Therapist) to give patients the best one-on-one musculoskeletal care on the planet. The CRS is responsible for the following:
- Patient education, instruction, and set up of all prescribed therapeutic exercise protocols (self-myofascial release, mobility, strengthening), including modifications and/or progressions based on the patient’s abilities
- Scheduling follow-up visits based on the prescription from the Airrosti Certified Provider
- Practice growth and development initiatives, various practice management tasks, and overall support responsibilities for their designated clinic
- Regional growth and coverage needs and other company initiatives as determined by direct supervisor
Ideal candidates have the following characteristics:
- A strong desire to help others
- Interest in rehabilitation exercises
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
- Outstanding teaching and communication skills
- Drive and ability to learn quickly
A relevant bachelor’s degree and/or previous work experience as a Physiotherapy Technician, Rehab Technician, Chiropractic Assistant, Personal Trainer, etc., are not required but are relevant for this position. Candidates must be comfortable and capable of working in a one-on-one, hands-on, active rehab environment.
We hire and train the best of the best! CRSs receive four weeks of in-depth, paid training, at the Airrosti Support Center (ASC) in San Antonio, TX, before joining an Airrosti practice in Ohio, Texas, Virginia, or Washington. This unique position offers training in rehabilitation exercises for musculoskeletal injuries/conditions and business development, allowing CRSs to work hands-on with patients and participate in healthcare-related community events. This position has upward mobility within other departments throughout the company.
Compensation & Benefits:
- $20.00 - $22.00 per hour (depending on experience)
- Monthly Bonuses (average of $2,000 - $6,000 per year) - these are performance-based incentives that are determined by patient volume
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- HSA/FSA Options
- Company-Paid & Additional Voluntary Life, Short/Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, & Long-Term Care Coverage
- Student Loan Planning & Coaching
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO, Company & Floating Holidays
- And much more!
Join Airrosti and Become a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)
The Therapeutic Exercise Instructor, known internally at Airrosti as a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), will work as a team with an Airrosti Certified Provider (licensed Chiropractor or Physical Therapist) to give patients the best one-on-one musculoskeletal care on the planet. The CRS is responsible for the following:
- Patient education, instruction, and set up of all prescribed therapeutic exercise protocols (self-myofascial release, mobility, strengthening), including modifications and/or progressions based on the patient’s abilities
- Scheduling follow-up visits based on the prescription from the Airrosti Certified Provider
- Practice growth and development initiatives, various practice management tasks, and overall support responsibilities for their designated clinic
- Regional growth and coverage needs and other company initiatives as determined by direct supervisor
Ideal candidates have the following characteristics:
- A strong desire to help others
- Interest in rehabilitation exercises
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
- Outstanding teaching and communication skills
- Drive and ability to learn quickly
A relevant bachelor’s degree and/or previous work experience as a Physiotherapy Technician, Rehab Technician, Chiropractic Assistant, Personal Trainer, etc., are not required but are relevant for this position. Candidates must be comfortable and capable of working in a one-on-one, hands-on, active rehab environment.
We hire and train the best of the best! CRSs receive four weeks of in-depth, paid training, at the Airrosti Support Center (ASC) in San Antonio, TX, before joining an Airrosti practice in Ohio, Texas, Virginia, or Washington. This unique position offers training in rehabilitation exercises for musculoskeletal injuries/conditions and business development, allowing CRSs to work hands-on with patients and participate in healthcare-related community events. This position has upward mobility within other departments throughout the company.
Compensation & Benefits:
- $20.00 - $22.00 per hour (depending on experience)
- Monthly Bonuses (average of $2,000 - $6,000 per year) - these are performance-based incentives that are determined by patient volume
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- HSA/FSA Options
- Company-Paid & Additional Voluntary Life, Short/Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, & Long-Term Care Coverage
- Student Loan Planning & Coaching
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO, Company & Floating Holidays
- And much more!
Join Airrosti and Become a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in exercise specialist jobs.
- Current ACSM, NSCA, or NASM certification in a relevant specialty
- Bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field
- Experience conducting fitness assessments and designing individualized exercise programs
- Knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation protocols or chronic disease exercise guidelines
- Ability to use electronic health records or fitness management software
- CPR and AED certification current at time of hire
Tips for Your Exercise Specialist Job Search
List your certifications above your degree
Hiring managers for exercise specialist roles scan for ACSM, NSCA, or NASM credentials before reading your education section. Put active certifications with their expiration dates at the top of your resume so they're impossible to miss during a quick review.
Tailor your resume to the clinical or fitness track
Corporate wellness and cardiac rehab roles expect different keywords. For clinical positions, emphasize functional assessments, medical terminology, and physician collaboration. For fitness-focused roles, lead with program design, client retention, and group instruction experience. One generic resume won't serve both tracks well.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists exercise specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Demonstrate practical assessment skills in interviews
Many exercise specialist interviews include a practical component where you're asked to design or demonstrate a fitness assessment. Practice explaining your decision-making aloud as you walk through a VO2 max test, body composition analysis, or movement screen to show clinical reasoning alongside hands-on skill.
Target postings that specify your equipment experience
Job listings often name specific equipment like metabolic carts, isokinetic dynamometers, or EHR platforms like Epic. If you have hands-on experience with any of them, name the exact equipment in your application. Vague references to 'fitness technology' won't distinguish you from other candidates.
Negotiate continuing education support, not just salary
Certifications like ACSM-CEP and CSCS require ongoing CEUs to maintain. When an offer comes in, ask specifically about annual CEU reimbursement, conference attendance, and paid recertification time. These benefits compound in value over a career and are often more negotiable than base pay.
Exercise Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most exercise specialists?
The most active employers for exercise specialists right now are Airrosti, Sentara, and Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy, and the most openings are in Texas, Virginia, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospital systems, integrated health networks, and large corporate wellness providers tend to post the most volume consistently.
How many exercise specialist jobs are remote?
About 11% of exercise specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. Sub-areas that see the highest remote share include health coaching, wellness program coordination, and telehealth-based chronic disease management, where direct physical supervision is not required.
How do you become an exercise specialist?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a closely related discipline, since most employers require it as a baseline. Then obtain a nationally recognized certification such as the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist or NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Gain practical hours through internships, clinical placements, or entry-level fitness roles, and keep certifications current with required continuing education credits.
How do you get hired as an exercise specialist with little experience?
Focus on roles that explicitly accept new graduates, such as corporate wellness coordinator or fitness center staff positions, which build the client-facing and program-design hours employers in clinical settings later require. Volunteer in cardiac rehab or community wellness programs to add supervised clinical exposure to your resume. Getting certified before you graduate signals readiness and helps you compete against candidates with longer work histories.
What does the exercise specialist interview process look like?
Most exercise specialist interviews include a phone or video screen followed by one or two in-person rounds with a clinical supervisor or department manager. Expect scenario-based questions about how you'd modify a program for a client with a chronic condition, and in clinical settings, a practical skills demonstration is common. Some employers ask you to review a case file and present a sample exercise prescription before or during the final round.
Where can I find and apply to exercise specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to exercise specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your certifications, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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