Contractor-Fitness Instructor, Office on Aging and Independence

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Ellicott City, MD

Job Type : Contingent

Job Number : CONTRACTOR - 07172023

Department : Community Resources and Services

Opening Date : 08 / 07 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

POSITION SUMMARY / CLASS DESCRIPTION

Do you have an exercise certification and experience working with older adults? Howard County Office on Aging and Independence is seeking experienced, patient, and energetic independent contractors to lead our adult group fitness classes by building a thriving community of support and engagement and helping participants to develop sound exercise habits. Independent contractor would be required to sign a service agreement with Howard County government.

Classes are designed to build functional fitness and social connections. The instructor leads a group of participants through a series of movements and exercises in a safe and effective manner according to the program guidelines which may include the following exercise formats :

• Low-impact aerobics
• Strength training
• Evidence-based
• Chronic disease specific
• Balance
• Cardio-Based
• Mind Body

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include the planning and leading of group adult exercise sessions in a variety of class formats at 50 Center locations and / or residential communities that serve older adults.

Candidates must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all participants in the class. The instructor will serve as a resource to educate participants on various aspects of fitness and wellness and must hold a current certification in Group Exercise from a nationally certifying body. Some formats may require specialty training.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Primary Group Exercise or Personal Training certification from a nationally accredited organization OR Associate or Bachelor Degree in Exercise Science or related field, plus two years of group exercise instruction.

Current CPR & First Aid Certification.

Specialty training may be required for some classes.

For more information, contact :

Rachel Filar, Exercise Specialist, at (410) 313-6073 or

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

TO APPLY : You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http : / / www.naces.org) or World Education Services : International Credential Evaluation (https : / / www.wes.org / ).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at . Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.