Fitness Instructor

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.