Group Exercise Instructor

Saint Francis Healthcare SystemCape Girardeau, MO
Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for providing safe group exercise instruction that contributes to each member's health and fitness goals while adhering to industry guidelines established by ACSM, ACE or AFAA. The Group Exercise Instructor/Water Exercise Instructor also develops and instructs group exercise classes that are highly motivational for all fitness and skill levels.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or General Studies-required
  • BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
  • Appropriate certification-required and maintained.
  • Group Exercise certification: ACE, ACSM, AFAA, or NDEITA
  • Cycling Exercise certification: Mad Dogg, Fitour, or equivalent
  • Water Exercise certification: American Red Cross, A-PAI, AEA, Arthritis Foundation, or WSI
  • Yoga, Pilates or Barre certification
  • Martial arts/Boxing based class certification or equivalent – required
  • Fitness Certification: ACE, AFAA, ACMS, NASM, ISSA, NSCA, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Providing safe group exercise instruction that contributes to each member's health and fitness goals.
  • Adhering to industry guidelines established by ACSM, ACE or AFAA.
  • Developing and instructing group exercise classes that are highly motivational for all fitness and skill levels.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
  • Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
  • Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history.
  • Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
  • Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
  • Benefit Support through Health Advocate
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Earned Wage Access
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