What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Exercise Instructor position at Owensboro?
Summary
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.
