What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exercise Instructor position at Cliffs Club Services, LLC?
Exercise Instructor
From cascading mountains to crystal lakes, warm summer days and cool winter nights, the beautiful scenery welcomes you to the Carolinas. The Cliffs is comprised of seven luxury communities. Each has their own personality, but is equal in beauty, prestige, and opportunity. The only thing better than the views are the people. Our leaders are focused on the growth and development and growth of our employees, our members are gracious and kind, and our co-workers make coming to work something to look forward to. Once you visit you will understand why employees love being a part of The Cliffs family!
JOB DUTIES:
- Continual supervision of all fitness/aerobics areas during class times to provide a relatively safe and effective and motivating environment for physical activity. Assess continually the participants and their ability level. Communicate to participant any concern or difficulty.
- Set up facility for any activity that is needed for assigned class.
- Observe and teach good body mechanics. Constantly work with participants to enhance their knowledge of exercise, body alignment and exercise safety.
- Record attendance for the exercise class.
- Assess the needs and capabilities of individuals through weighing, measuring, and conducting fitness tests to check blood pressure, heart rate and lung capacity.
- Provide training and assistance to individuals and groups by preparing a routine of exercises to music.
- Provide advice to individuals on the correct method of exercising with weightlifting equipment, exercise bikes, treadmills and other training and exercise machines.
- Devise personal exercise programs for individuals according to age and level of fitness.
- Provide instruction in a variety of fitness activities
- Assist in the cleaning and general maintenance of the wellness center and make sure that equipment is maintained and correctly set up.
- May, at time, work at the front desk to take bookings or provide information about facilities.
- May liaise with doctors, physiotherapists, dietitians, and other allied health professionals to devise health and fitness programs for clients.
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years exercise instruction experience.
- ACSM, NSCA, or another nationally recognized certification program.
- CPR/AED/First Aid certification are required.
- Knowledge of general fitness principles, components of appropriate aerobic exercise session.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills necessary.
- Outgoing, dynamic personality, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of participants and employees.
- Must have a personal commitment to health and fitness.
- Must be flexible to meet the needs of various schedules and hours may fluctuate based on priority of deadlines and workload.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; ability to spot clients.
- Prolonged extensive standing/walking.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, move, set up, and remove objects and materials of moderate to moderately heavy weight (up to 50 pounds or more).
- Must be able to respond physically to emergencies quickly and efficiently
THE CLIFFS BENEFITS:
- A knowledgeable and passionate management team that leads by example
- Employee appreciation parties and team building events
- Premier training
- Excellent compensation including 10 vacation days and 9 paid holidays (Full Time)
- Our best benefits package including health, telehealth, vision, dental, short term/long term disability, pet insurance 401(k) with employer contribution* (FullTime)
- Employee Wellness Monetary Incentives
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- A work/life balance!
