Substitute Fitness Instructor

Life Care Services•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Substitute Fitness Instructor provides exceptional services to Independent and Assisted Living residents on a PRN basis, fostering a positive and supportive environment while covering fitness instruction as needed. The role uses specialized education and training, along with independent judgment, to support quality across the Fitness Center. Areas include exercise program design, fitness testing, nutritional advice, customer service, group exercise, and other Fitness Center or departmental initiatives. The listed salary is $25 per hour.

Requirements

Current Personal Trainer certification from an accredited organization.
CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain them upon job offer.
Ability to teach basic balance, chair exercise, and muscle conditioning group fitness classes, where applicable.
Ability to safely and accurately prescribe exercise for older adult clientele using ACSM guidelines.

Nice To Haves

A degree in a health-related field, preferably from a four-year college or university.
Internship or work experience with older adult clientele.
Six months to one year of experience in the field.
Aquatic experience.

Responsibilities

Provide fitness services to Independent and Assisted Living residents as needed on a PRN basis.
Help foster a positive, supportive environment for residents.
Support quality in the Fitness Center through exercise program design, fitness testing, nutritional advice, customer service, group exercise, and other Fitness Center or departmental initiatives.
Teach basic balance, chair exercise, and muscle conditioning group fitness classes, where applicable.
Safely and accurately prescribe exercise for older adult clients using ACSM guidelines.