Fitness Instructor, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health • Kissimmee, FL

6d • $17 - $27

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Responsible for the instruction of fitness classes, motivating participants of various abilities and fitness levels using physiologically sound and biomechanically safe methods.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Background in physical education preferred.
• Experience in exercise, fitness, and aerobics classes is preferred.
• Meeting the continuing education requirements of applicable certification organization is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six months of hire.
• Additionally, a fitness certification approved by immediate supervisor is required within one year of hire into the position.

Responsibilities

• Displays the ability to operate stereo and microphone equipment for the duration of fitness classes.
• Choreographs fitness routines and class layouts.
• Demonstrates the ability to partake in the fitness activities and adapt exercise instruction to various ages and fitness level.
• Actively looks for ways to help class members.
• Possesses the ability to manage time effectively so classes run on time.
• Requires skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the team, members and the public.
• Aids in cleaning and maintaining locker room facilities, fitness areas, and pool area when necessary.
• Requires the ability to act calmly and effectively to emergency situations.
• Depending on location, will serve as life guard for some classes and shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees