ROLE OF POSITION
Healthbreak is a worksite wellness and fitness center management services provider with a 35-year track record of successfully helping companies and their employees embrace healthy living. This position seeks a qualified fitness instructor to provide services within a public sector fitness center environment. This part-time position will teach group fitness classes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Instruct group fitness classes onsite of varied formats using own music. Example formats include: Circuit, HIIT, Boot Camp, Core, etc.
- Properly instruct fitness center members on safe exercise form and modifications for various ages, abilities and health conditions according to industry standards
- Ensure a safe environment through provision of equipment sanitation/maintenance and emergency response protocols.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Key Competencies/Expectations
- Conduct oneself and all programs according to the best practice standards outlined in the health and fitness industry.
- Maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge of fitness and wellness programs and strategies, including legal and compliance issues.
- Maintain all certifications and continuing education credits in compliance with Healthbreak.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with Healthbreak personnel.
Supervisory Duties/Responsibility
No employee supervision.
Travel Expectation
No travel expected .
QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred Bachelor's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, or related health field preferred; or NASM, AFAA, ACSM, or ACE Group Fitness certification with 2 years’ experience.
- Current CPR/AED & First Aid certification
- Solid knowledge of exercise physiology, fitness testing, exercise prescription, and nutrition.
- Ability to effectively design a workout, select appropriate music and lead the instruction of group fitness classes.
- Proficient skills in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the ability to learn the fitness center management software.
- Professional image and a personal role model for fitness and health promotion.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate or influence others.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- The noise level in the work environment is moderate to quiet.
- The contractor is regularly required to sit and talk or hear; frequently required to stand; pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying, bending/squatting is part of the daily job.
- Moderate physical activity required to effectively lead group classes and demonstrate equipment that includes frequent lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
