Substitute Group Fitness Instructor, Per Diem

BAYADA Home Health Care • Wayne, NJ

26d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced substitute, per diem Group Fitness Specialist to lead scheduled exercise classes for residents of a Senior Living Community, including assisted living and independent living facilities, in Wayne, New Jersey. The role is part of the Senior Living Team and supports residents in developing and maintaining positive fitness levels. This is an as-needed substitute position; instructors should generally be available when called. The usual schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., with an additional class on the last Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon. The rate is $50 per hour.

BAYADA describes its employees as its greatest asset and offers opportunities to develop skills, advance careers, and receive recognition. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement; paid time off; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; a 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

• Certification as a Fitness Instructor, or equivalent, through an accredited national exercise or fitness organization such as ACSM, NSCA, ACE, IDEA, or SFA; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience as a Fitness Specialist.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Fitness Specialist in a senior services setting.
• Solid computer skills.
• Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduled group exercise classes for residents of Senior Living Communities.
• Develop fitness classes that promote positive fitness levels for a senior population.
• Teach exercises, preferably including flexibility, cardio, strength and power, balance, and standing exercises.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance may be available.
• Mileage reimbursement may be available.
• Paid time off may be available.
• Weekly pay and direct deposit may be available.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Training and scholarship opportunities.
• Specially designed career tracks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level