Group Exercise Instructor

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Park Ridge, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This role will help the fitness center at Lutheran General Hospital teach classes as needed throughout the week. The Group Exercise Instructor will provide safe and enthusiastic instruction and physical education to members and guests of the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center. They will also be responsible for setting up and arranging space, managing stereo equipment, responding to emergencies, adhering to agreements and subbing guidelines, and actively participating in member recruitment. Additionally, the instructor will answer fitness-related questions, gain knowledge of new equipment and formats, integrate new knowledge from training, and promote Wellness Center offerings. Maintenance of class equipment and accurate record-keeping of attendance and hours worked are also key responsibilities. The role requires attending staff meetings, safety training, and mandatory HR/Occupational Health requirements, while staying updated on departmental communications and maintaining member confidentiality. Instructors are expected to demonstrate accountability to Behaviors of Excellence.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent with 1 year experience of fitness class instruction.
• Must display ability to motivate members in Fitness classes.
• Requires good communication skills.
• Good skills in coordination, rhythm and timing.
• Physical strength and flexibility is needed.
• CPR certified.
• ACE, ACSM, AFAA, AEA certification (minimum of 1)
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• WSI or equivalent water rescue preferred or obtained in first year.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and appropriate group exercise instruction to members and guests of the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center.
• Exhibit a professional and enthusiastic personality towards members and staff.
• Set up and arrange appropriate space in group exercise areas for safe instruction.
• Know and properly use stereo equipment during all classes.
• Know and properly respond to all emergency situations that could arise in the Wellness Center and group exercise class areas.
• Know and adhere to the Group Exercise Instructor Registry Agreement form.
• Know and adhere to subbing guidelines.
• Actively participate in recruiting new members and guests to their classes.
• Answer fitness related questions of members or have the ability to find answers for members.
• Gain knowledge and ability to utilize new equipment and formats for teaching group exercise classes.
• Gain knowledge and ability to utilize new equipment during group exercise classes.
• Integrate new knowledge from in-house training, CECs, webinars and certifications regularly on an ongoing basis.
• Be a visible part of the Wellness Center and promote group exercise classes, programs and monthly member incentives, events, fitness assessment, class referral, and other Wellness Center offerings.
• Possess and communicate knowledge of operations of the Wellness Center or where to find answers.
• Properly maintain all equipment used for group exercise class programs.
• Accurately record hours worked in Time & Attendance binder on a bi-weekly basis.
• Accurately utilize real-time clocking in AdvocateWorks.
• Allowing yourself 10 minutes prior to class for set up and greeting members and 5 minutes after class to thank members for attending and allow next class to prepare.
• Each instructor is responsible for recording his/her class statistics on a daily basis.
• Attend all regularly scheduled All-Staff and Group Exercise Meetings.
• Attend in-house safety training as determined by department policy and procedure.
• Complete all mandatory Human Resource and Occupational Health requirements in a timely manner as determined by the system policy and procedure.
• Stay abreast of all system and departmental communications such as email, posted signs, GSHWC eblasts, text messages, associate newsletter, voicemails, etc.
• Routinely review all group exercise schedules including days, times and formats.
• Maintain confidentiality of all member, patient and client information as outlined by HIPAA Guidelines.
• Demonstrate accountability to Behaviors of Excellence at and apply to your role in the Wellness Center.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED