Fitness Instructor

JOB SUMMARY: 

Under the supervision of the Coordinator/On Site Manager, the Fitness 
Instructor, through the use of the principles of exercise physiology, 
kinesiology and adult education, contributes to the disease prevention and 
fitness development of wellness clients.

 

INTERRELATIONSHIPS: 
Works with Fitness and Wellness Center staffs, medical directors, clients, 
families if needed, physicians, and other departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs the initial assessment of client through a review of the physician 
referral, medical history, fitness testing results, health risk appraisal, and 
other pertinent data.
2. Administers fitness tests and/or stress tests.
3. Educates clients regarding the accepted scientific principles of cardio 
respiratory, strength and flexibility conditioning.
4. Devises a creative exercise prescription according to the principles outlined 
in the ACSM Guidelines For Exercise Testing and Prescription and initial 
assessment, fitness testing, and client goals and preferences.
5. Makes appropriate referrals based on client goals, i.e. dietary, stress 
management, and smoking cessation.
6. Leads the client through several one-on-one exercise sessions to ensure a 
thorough understanding of the exercise prescription.
7. Monitors BP, HR, and RPE closely as deemed necessary by referral, physician, 
or cardiac rehab medical director.
8. Monitors exercise sessions of the general client population through 
observation and utilization of metabolic data (BP, HR, and RPE, and 
respiratory rate).
9. Collaborates with other staff, medical directors, or referring physician 
regarding inappropriate responses to exercise.
10. Ensures safety in exercise by thorough knowledge of client medical history, by 
proper supervision of client activity, and by proper demonstration and 
explanation of all exercises prescribed.
11. Reevaluates, revises and varies exercise prescription on a regular basis or as 
desired by the client.
12. Motivates clients to pursue exercise as a lifetime goal.
13. Serves as a role model for clients, employees, and the community through a 
personal fitness program, prudent heart living and participation in hospital 
and community projects that promote health and fitness.
14. Organizes work by establishing priorities so that assigned responsibilities 
are completed in a time frame acceptable to the immediate supervisor.
15. Maintains current and inactive patient files.
16. Is supportive and understanding toward clients regarding needs and goals and 
offers assistance to those other than those assigned.
17. Is courteous and considerate to clients, families, visitors, and other staff.
18. Promptly completes the necessary forms and informs the immediate supervisor 
when incidents/accidents occur.
19. Voices opinions, concerns, and suggestions regarding the care of clients and 
the wellness program to the immediate supervisor.
20. Demonstrates initiative in professional growth and development by staying 
current with new methods and innovations and by attending all in-services, as 
requested by the immediate supervisor.
21. Notifies supervisor if unable to come to work.
22. Evaluates and maintains adequate supplies and equipment necessary for safe, 
quality service to all clients.

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:
1. Displays enthusiastic, optimistic attitude, patience, understanding and a 
pleasant disposition.
2. Non-smoker who practices prudent heart living.
3. Adaptability, able to function under stress or in a crisis situation.
4. Ability to read, write, and converse the English language.
5. Ability to motivate wellness clients.
6. Possesses integrity, professional ethics, and ability to reason logically and 
use good judgment.
7. Philosophy compatible with that of the rehab and wellness programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: B.S. or M.S. in Health and Physical Education,
 Exercise Science, or related field.

CERTIFICATION: 
BCLS strongly recommended and ACSM Certification preferred (can be obtained 
through hospital after starting date)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND KNOWLEDGE: 
No experience necessary, but 1 - 2 years is preferred. Orientation to 
hospital, cardiac rehab, and the wellness program is required. Knowledge of 
exercise physiology and scientific principles related to cardiovascular 
conditioning and fitness programming is required.

Shift will be 12:30pm-9pm Monday-Thursday. Saturdays will alternated between Instructors with the hours of 7:45am-2pm & Sundays with the hours of 1pm-5pm.