Health and Wellness Instructor For Seniors

Aegis Healthcare•Mesa, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Aegis Healthcare, we are expanding our team and are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the role of Health and Wellness Instructor who shares our desire to make healthcare better for everyone. Our company culture is grounded in our core values of Character, Experience & Trust, which we live every day. We enrich the lives of those we serve, nurture and support our team's long-term career development, and focus on ensuring everyone feels valued and empowered. Aegis Healthcare's approach to treating patients, our staff, and the community is rooted in our core values of Character, Experience & Trust. To ensure consistently seamless, high-quality care, we have developed a continuum of services including Mobile Primary Care, Home Health, Palliative Care, Hospice, Outpatient Therapy, DME, and Medical Transport. By integrating these services, we address the diverse needs of our patients and support our mission to: "Enrich Every Life We Encounter from our employees to our patients and those who love and care for them." As a Health and Wellness Instructor, you will play a key role in helping us enrich the lives of the people we serve. This position contributes to Aegis Health Care understanding of care for our patients and the well-being of their families. Aegis specializes in providing care for hospice patients including respite care and continuous care. This position is for Senior Group Fitness Instructor. As a Senior Group Fitness Instructor, you would be responsible for the scheduled group exercise class geared towards older adults and patients of Aegis Health Care.

Requirements

Experience working in a team environment.
Previous experience working with seniors.
Ability to follow evidence-based programs.
Basic motivational and fitness/exercise counseling techniques.
Basic knowledge or aptitude regarding technology related to virtual meetings.
All Aegis Healthcare employees must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Group Fitness instruction experience is preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED: CPR/AED and at least one of the following: NETA, ACE, ACSM, or related.
Preferred fitness certifications: Yoga, Thai Chi, Water Aerobics, or related senior fitness.

Responsibilities

Leads energizing, fun, and safe group classes for the aging population in senior living communities.
Supports wellness program participants in achieving their goals.
Celebrate the achievements of program participants.
Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair as well as a good driving record