Wellness Instructor (H)

University of Miami • Miami, FL

3d

About The Position

The Wellness Instructor conducts assessments, develops, and implements training regimens, provides motivated fitness coaching, facilitates science-based workforce interventions, and monitors fitness areas to assist members in wellness programs and training.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Responsibilities

• Conducts fitness and health risk assessments and baseline biometric testing.
• Reviews health history questionnaires to assess risk factors that may require medical clearance.
• Compiles and manages member intervention and fitness data using relevant programs.
• Develops and implements structured exercise programs for members, such as personal training.
• Monitors participants engaged in fitness and intervention programs.
• Develops and presents fitness and intervention educational sessions to members.
• Answers members’ questions and instructs them on how to operate equipment.
• Ensures members are following policies and procedures in the fitness areas.
• Supervises fitness area and classrooms and inspects cardio, training, and functional equipment for damage, wear, loss, and improper usage.
• Maintains a clean fitness area at all times and ensures equipment is ready for member use.
• Participates in selected continuing educational and recertification classes.
• Assists wellness programs and membership staff in facilitation of orientations, educational programs, and marketing campaigns.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• tuition remission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED