Position Summary: The Certified Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for providing quality member service in their certified content area through safe, structured class instruction. He/she will promote the consistent delivery of member/customer service.
Education, License & Cert: 1. Current certifications in health and fitness field or content area from a nationally recognized certifying agency preferred. 2. Current CPR and First Aid certifications preferred. 3. Must possess excellent public relations, communication, motivational and coaching skills. 4. Must possess competent knowledge of exercise principles, fitness testing, health risks and fitness program design.
Experience: Minimum of one years’ experience in the health center environment preferred.
Essential Functions: 1. Promotes the philosophy that all individuals entering the center should be treated with respect, kindness, empathy and professionalism. 2. Keeps up to date on all center rules, programs, costs, hours of operation, special events and staffing personnel, and gives out accurate information to all inquiries. 3. Provides notice of class cancellations at least 24 hours in advance whenever possible. 4. Follows all security and safety procedures. 5. Monitors communication log daily, and contributes notes and messages as needed. 6. Helps to develop and execute aspects of the marketing plan related to Group Fitness. 7. Supervises members’ fitness programs and attends to his/her needs in a friendly, polite, courteous and professional manner. 8. Assists the Fitness Coordinator in the development of fitness programs and services which enhance the member's experience in the Center and improve member retention. 9. Promotes member programs and services to all members and encourages cross training and fun activity to attain his/her fitness and health goals. 10. Exhibits good listening skills when member or staff issues arise, and problem solves professionally. Defers to Group Fitness Coordinator if issues need further arbitration.
Other Duties: 1. Travel for this position is sometimes required between Guthrie entities 2. Participation in community and employee engagement activities is required. 3. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.
The contracted rate of pay for this position is $28.56/hr
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
