Fitness Instructor - Senior Living - Part Time

Cantata Adult Life Services•Brookfield, IL

About The Position

Responsible for administration, and supervision of personal fitness training programs for senior men and women; the residents and clients of Cantata Adult Life Services and its divisions in accordance with policies and procedures, current federal, state and facility standards, guidelines and regulations governing our Company. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: This description is intended only to identify the basic responsibilities and requirements of this job classification and does not prevent the assignment of other job-related duties. Successful job applicants will be able to perform these essential functions with or without requested reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

1 year experience in fitness or health club
Knowledge of First Aid and current CPR certification.
Must be familiar with a variety of exercise equipment and proper techniques to use the equipment.
Must have excellent customer service skills.
Must be able to establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with fitness center clients and co-workers.
Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously other personnel.
Ability and willingness to effectively motivate and lead individuals and groups with diverse needs and abilities.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must be able to maintain good personnel relations and employee moral.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Ability and willingness to work harmoniously within a team environment departmentally.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with a diverse group of people.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents/patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Basic computer literacy.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the Company.

Responsibilities

Provides group fitness instruction and coaching to individuals tailored to their specific needs.
Has the knowledge and ability to assist individuals in developing and achieving fitness goals, taking into account their physical and mental limitations.
Must be able to demonstrate the movements and exercises in the recommended exercise program.
Has the ability to respond with first-aid when a client is in need.
Provides encouragement and support for the client and recognizes the client’s strengths and weaknesses; and acts as a motivator to support clients to attain their personal goals.
Provides clients with information and resources with regard to nutrition, weight control, and other lifestyle issues.
Assists in the development of health and wellness programs. Maintains health records on all fitness room users.
Ensures Fitness Center rules, safety standards, and sanitation requirements are followed.
Provides customer assistance as needed. Provides instruction to clients in the proper use of the equipment. Monitors fitness room to ensure smooth flow of patrons through exercise circuits.
Performs routine daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, filing fitness documentation, and minor repairs on the equipment.
Documents and reports all accidents and incidents in the fitness room. Aids patrons in daily operation of equipment and answers questions concerning operation of equipment.
Documents and reports all equipment malfunctions and safety hazards to the Life Enrichment Director
Schedules personal orientation sessions to the Fitness Center.
Assists in the inventory and requisitioning of supplies and parts for the fitness room.
Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner.
Follows work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
Attends in-services, meetings and educational training in accordance with Cantata Adult Life Services’ policies and procedures.
Performs tasks/duties and utilize forms in accordance with Cantata Adult Life Services’ policies and procedures.