What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAC-GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR position at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow?
Positions Location: East Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
To provide members with safe, effective, and educational group fitness classes.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Lead and instruct group fitness classes in a variety of exercise formats that offer quality content to a wide range of fitness and ability levels in a safe manner.
- Available to speak with members before and after class.
- Responsible for clean and organized studios, return equipment to proper storage units after class.
- Report any broken equipment to manager, record class attendance.
- Arrange for substitute instructors upon absence from class and assist with subbing other classes.
- Attend all departmental meetings.
- Provide exceptional customer service that upholds the standards set forth by the Michigan Athletic Club and Sparrow Health System.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow Health System's Customer Service Behavioral Standards of Performance, by respecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of those we serve.
- Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, service provider, organizational confidentiality and HIPAA Security procedures and protocols as defined under the HIPAA Privacy and Security Procedures.
- Follows established HIPAA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information.
- Maintains and protects patients' rights under the HIPAA Privacy Standards.
- Adheres to ICARE values (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence)
Job Requirements
| General Requirements | * Group Fitness: AFAA, ACE * Personal Training: NASM, ACSM, ACE * Cycling: Keiser, Madd Dog Athletics, Schwinn, NETA * Mind/Body: YogaFit, Aerial, Stott Pilates, PMA, Peak * Specialty Classes must possess specific certification in addition to Nationally recognized Group Fitness or Personal Training certification: i.e. ZUMBA, Kettle Bell, TRX, Etc. * CPR certification |
| Work Experience | * Minimum of one year previous teaching experience |
| Education | * High school diploma, GED or successful completion of 12 grades combined with continued enrollment in early college program |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills | Required: * Ability to modify class instruction for all experience and fitness levels * Demonstrated effective verbal communication skills * Ability to work effectively as part of a team * Strong customer service skills, willingness to assist members * Ability to serve as a role model for fitness and wellness Preferred: * Preferred 2 years previous instruction experience * 2 years College level courses/degree in health/fitness related field |
Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
| Shift | Match Any |
| Degree Type / Education Level | High School / GED |
| Status | Per Diem |
| Facility | Michigan Athletic Club |
| Experience Level | New Grad |
