Health Fitness Instructor PRN
LCMC Health•Metairie, LA
About The Position
The Health Fitness Instructor promotes healthy lifestyle behaviors through assessment, education, and motivation. The role helps individuals improve overall well-being, prevent injury, and support recovery and disease management. The instructor stays current with fitness methodologies, nutrition guidance, and wellness trends and works to support proactive health management and long-term outcomes. This position develops and implements fitness programs and provides individualized assessments, exercise prescriptions, instruction, and health education. It also applies continuous improvement methods, demonstrates clinical competence with adult and geriatric populations, and supports responsible use of resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Health, Wellness, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in a health and wellness setting.
Nice To Haves
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate and engage individuals across varying fitness levels.
- Knowledge of current fitness, wellness, and health education practices.
- Empathy, professionalism, and commitment to quality care.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement fitness programs, classes, and activities for members with diverse needs.
- Conduct wellness and fitness assessments, provide individualized exercise prescriptions, and instruct members on proper techniques.
- Deliver educational sessions, workshops, and lectures on health and wellness topics.
- Apply continuous improvement methodologies, including AIP and PDCA, to improve program effectiveness and member outcomes.
- Demonstrate clinical competence in working with adults, including older adults and geriatric individuals.
- Support responsible resource management, including cost containment and proper use of equipment and supplies.
