Exercise Specialist-Per Diem- Coronado

Sharp HealthCare; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in Coronado, CA is seeking an Exercise Instructor who plans and administers exercise prescriptions for cardiac outpatients and supports a multidisciplinary care approach. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology and AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals.

Weekend coverage is essential and additional weekday shifts may be required. Preferred credentials include ACLS and CES certifications, with ACE certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals required.
• ACLS Certification preferred.
• CES Certification preferred.
• ACE Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Customer service: greet members by name and tailor sessions to individual needs.
• Design and lead safe exercise sessions with correct technique and progression.
• Market Motion Center fitness programs and explain classes and fees.
• Attend instructor meetings and complete time cards accurately.
• Coordinate substitutes and promptly inform supervisor of schedule changes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare)

ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES)

ACE Certification

Job description

Hours

• Shift Start Time: Variable
• Shift End Time: Variable
• AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift
• Additional Shift Information: Primary Weekend coverage; additional weekday shifts as needed
• Weekend Requirements: Weekends Only
• On-Call Required: No
• Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $33.400 - $41.740 - $46.760

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

Under leadership, plans and administers assigned exercise instructor functions and duties. Assesses, implements, and evaluates exercise prescriptions for cardiac outpatients. Facilitates multidisciplinary approach to patient care and attainment of department goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year teaching experience.
• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -PREFERRED
• Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES) - American College of Sports Medicine -PREFERRED

Other Qualification Requirements

• ACE Certification preferred.

Essential Functions

• Customer service
  • Using member's name whenever possible.
  • Familiarity with member's physical limitations.
  • Adapting class to meet member's individual age-related needs.
  • Creating positive atmosphere.
  • Wearing proper attire during session (as defined by dress code).
• Design and development
  • Eight to ten minute warm-up including gross body movement followed by static stretches.
  • Exercises that meet class description.
  • Safe and effective exercise technique.
  • Explanation through verbal or physical instruction variations of exercises to accommodate all levels of exercise.
  • Exercises are provided in a manner that is responsive to the client's needs, physical condition, and level of understanding, age and culture.
  • Five to ten minutes of static stretching and relaxation at end of class unless class is stretching class.
• Marketing
  • Markets Motion Center fitness center and the Personal training program by giving accurate and descriptive information on:
  • Classes offered
  • Fees
  • Policies and Procedures
• Meeting participation
  • Attendance of scheduled instructor meetings/staff meetings, completes assignments in a timely manner:
  • Reviews material if unable to attend meetings.
  • Completes assignments in a timely manner.
  • Completes time card accurately.
• Teach scheduled classes
  • Finding a substitute teacher when needed.
  • Promptly notifying supervisor of any change in schedule (ie. substitute teacher).
• Teamwork
  • Sharing available resources and information with others.
  • Respecting others' opinions and values.
  • Accepting interpersonal differences and cooperating with other staff.
  • Offers ideas or suggestions, assistance/training to others as needed.
  • Accepts instruction, coaching, and counseling in a positive, productive manner. Identifies own need for skill development and pursues training opportunities. Meets personal self-development plan for year. Sets minimum of three and no more than five personal objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety precautions for special populations, (i.e. lower back, common musculoskeletal problems (knees, ankles)).
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics and cueing.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES) - American College of Sports Medicine; ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; Bachelor's Degree