What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Instructor position at Woodland Pond Inc?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Fitness Instructor works with the Fitness Coordinator on scheduling and facilitating health and fitness activities; leading exercise classes, providing health and fitness-related programs, providing training on fitness equipment, providing 1:1 personal training as available, and collaborating with WP staff and health-related contractors to ensure a well-rounded program that meets the needs of the residents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF denotes a Critical Function)
- Develops and leads resident exercise classes (*CF)
- Provides educational programs on health and fitness-related topics pertinent to older adults (CF*)
- Sets up and breaks down fitness class space, including but not limited to the equipment, chairs, weights, mats, etc.
- Operates audio/visual equipment for classes in assigned fitness rooms.
- Receives suggestions on programming from residents and implements as appropriate
- Collaborates with Director of Resident Life, Rehabilitation Director, Wellness Nurses, and Dietary Staff to support and encourage resident health and fitness
- Encourages resident usage of the Fitness Center through instructional demonstration, scheduled trainings, and small group classes
- Ensures that equipment and supplies are well maintained, orderly, and organized in a visually appealing and safe manner
- Coordinates 1:1 billable personal training sessions with residents as needed
- Facilitates programs specifically designed for residents of the Health Center
- Completes all required training and in-services
- All other duties as assigned
GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude, and appearance
- Dresses appropriately for the position and audience (fitness attire cannot be overly suggestive or revealing)
- Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties
- Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to provide services to and communicate with the primarily elderly population
- Maintains reliable attendance
QUALIFICATIONS
- Personal training or other related certification required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or other health-related field preferred.
- Aqua therapy certification, SilverSneakers, or CPR certification a plus.
- Work experience with older adults preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Salary : $23 - $25