Group Exercise Instructor
About The Position
This is a part-time position supporting the on-site team by using their skills and expertise to assist with teaching classes on the group fitness schedule. The role involves providing safe and enthusiastic instruction and physical education to members and guests of the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center. The instructor will be responsible for setting up exercise spaces, managing stereo equipment, responding to emergencies, and adhering to program guidelines. Additionally, the instructor will actively participate in member recruitment, promote Wellness Center services and offerings, and maintain class equipment and attendance records. The position also requires attending staff meetings, safety training, and staying updated on departmental communications and schedules. Confidentiality of member information is paramount, and adherence to Behaviors of Excellence is expected.
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, with minimum subbing of assigned classes expected.
- 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.
- 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. All losses and damages should be reported to the Group Exercise Coordinator.
- Accurately record hours worked in Time & Attendance binder on a bi-weekly basis.
- Accurately utilize real-time clocking in AdvocateWorks.
- Allow 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.
- Record 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.
- 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
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
