Group Exercise Instructor

Job Summary

Serves the members of the Healthpark by leading, instructing, and teaching fitness and exercise classes for various populations including special populations.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads exercise classes that are safe, innovative, effective, and fun.
• Instructs group exercise classes for special events as needed. Assists with other facility events as available.
• Responsible for greeting every person with a smile and making themselves available to meet the needs of class participants, answer questions, and make them feel important.
• Arrives to class at least 5-10 minutes before class time in order to greet participants, queue music, and prepare to start class on time.
• Responsible for all administrative functions of teaching classes to include accurate and consistent reporting of class participation numbers.
• Communicates with Supervisor/Manager regarding class needs pertaining to equipment, repair needs, and/or other pertinent class concerns.
• Provides basic first aid and CPR assistance to members who may experience accidents or medical emergencies.
• Coaches and cues for proper movement and varying intensity levels.
• Motivates and encourages participants verbally.
• Abides by uniform policy for Group Exercise Instructors and possesses a professional appearance and demeanor for each class.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
• No experience required
• ACE-CHC Health Coach - Certification from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required upon hire OR
• ACSM-HFI - Health and Fitness Instructor from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required upon hire OR
• ACE-GFI - Group Fitness Instructor from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required upon hire OR
• NETA-CGEI - Certified Group Exercise Instructor from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required upon hire OR
• PMA-CPT - Certified Pilates Teacher required upon hire OR
• NCCA - Nationally recognized specialty certification, evidence of training in a given specialty or related NCCA certification may be considered in lieu of currently listed certifications required upon hire AND
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position AND
• First-aid certification required within 90 days of employment in this position

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Occasionally
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.