Exercise Instructor - Cardiac Rehab

Hartford HealthCare

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About The Position

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life. Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Supervisor: Cardiac Rehabilitation & Fitness Services, the Exercise Instructor is responsible for the overall supervision of the exercise facility. Responsibilities include fitness testing, exercise prescription, exercise instruction and supervision, lifestyle education and counseling, insuring participant safety as well as facilities security and maintenance, and record keeping. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patients- age specific needs and age specific treatment and care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree program in the Exercise Sciences or related field.
• Certification by the American College of Sports Medicine as am Exercise leader, Health fitness instructor, or Exercise specialist.
• Certification by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Customer service skills.
• Motivational skills with ability to motivate others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• fitness testing
• exercise prescription
• exercise instruction and supervision
• lifestyle education and counseling
• insuring participant safety as well as facilities security and maintenance
• record keeping
• assess each patients- age specific needs and age specific treatment and care

Benefits

• Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.
• competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees