The ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) is seeking qualified volunteers to serve in key leadership and subject matter expert roles. CCRB volunteers play an essential role in maintaining the quality, integrity, and relevance of ACSM certification programs by contributing to exam development, certification governance, professional standards, and continuing competence initiatives.
If you are passionate about advancing the exercise profession, influencing certification standards, and working alongside nationally recognized experts, we encourage you to apply.
Time Commitment
Volunteer appointments are for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2027.
Responsibilities include:
- Participation in monthly virtual meetings (typically 60–90 minutes)
- Review of meeting materials and committee assignments
- Contribution to exam development, item writing, job task analysis, and standards-setting activities
- Participation in up to two in-person Committee on the Whole meetings annually
- Timely response to committee communications and project requests
Current Openings
Ethics & Professional Conduct Chair
The Ethics & Professional Conduct Chair serves on the CCRB Executive Council and provides leadership on matters related to professional conduct, certification ethics, governance, and policy. The ideal candidate has prior committee leadership experience and a demonstrated commitment to professional standards and ethical practice.
ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-CEP)
Practitioner: Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal, Neurologic, Hematologic, and Sarcopenia/Frailty Exercise Specialist
Seeking a clinical exercise professional with expertise in the assessment, programming, and management of individuals with orthopedic, neurologic, hematologic, cancer-related, or frailty-related conditions.
Preferred qualifications include:
- ACSM-CEP or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist credential
- Minimum of 2–3 years of professional experience
- Experience working within healthcare environments
- Collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Experience designing and implementing exercise programs for clinical populations
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-EP)
Fitness Director/Manager
Seeking an experienced professional who oversees fitness, wellness, performance, or health promotion programs.
Preferred qualifications include:
- ACSM-EP or ACSM-CEP credential
- Minimum of 2–3 years of management experience
- Experience supervising staff, managing program operations, and implementing risk-management procedures
- Experience developing or overseeing health and fitness services
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-EP)
Academician: Motor Behavior
Seeking an academic subject matter expert with expertise in motor learning, motor development, human movement, and skill acquisition.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Master’s degree required; doctoral degree preferred
- Teaching or research experience in motor behavior
- Experience in motor learning, motor control, motor development, and movement science
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer® (ACSM-CPT)
Academician: Exercise Science Generalist
Seeking an academic subject matter expert with expertise in exercise physiology, exercise prescription, and exercise training principles.
Preferred qualifications include:
- PhD or EdD required
- Experience teaching exercise science at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Expertise in acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise
- Experience with exercise programming and progression
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer® (ACSM-CPT)
Academician: Behavior Change and Exercise Psychology
Seeking an academic subject matter expert with expertise in behavior change, exercise psychology, motivation, counseling, and physical activity promotion.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Master’s degree required; doctoral degree preferred
- Experience teaching or conducting research in behavior change or exercise psychology
- Knowledge of exercise adherence, motivation, counseling, and health behavior theories
- Experience applying behavior-change principles in health and fitness settings
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Subcommittee
Certified Professional Member
Seeking an ACSM-certified professional interested in supporting continuing education, workforce development, and lifelong learning initiatives across the exercise profession.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Active ACSM certification
- Experience in professional development, education, training, or workforce advancement
- Strong understanding of current trends affecting exercise professionals
- Interest in helping shape future continuing education opportunities for ACSM certificants
Why Serve?
Serving on a CCRB committee provides an opportunity to:
- Influence the future direction of ACSM certification programs
- Collaborate with leading experts from academia, healthcare, and industry
- Contribute to certification governance and examination development
- Support the continued credibility and value of ACSM credentials
- Give back to the profession while expanding your professional network
If you are interested in being considered for one of these positions, please submit a current CV/resume and a brief statement describing your qualifications and interest in serving.
