FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Covenant Health; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumberland Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a Fitness Instructor for the Wellness Center in Crossville, TN. This PRN position involves instructing members in proper equipment use, monitoring heart rates, and adjusting fitness programs during each visit.

The role emphasizes safety, proper stretching, and effective program updates to help members reach their goals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of fitness equipment and weight training.
• Bachelor's degree in a directly-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor members' workouts and update their programs upon every visit.
• Orient members to the use of equipment and teach proper warm up and cool down exercises.
• Clean and maintain fitness equipment and area.
• Coordinate and promote a minimum of two member fitness activities per year.
• Motivate and greet members before and during their workout.
• Follow policies, procedures and safety standards; complete required education annually; participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fitness equipment knowledge

Weight training principles

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (related field)

Job description

Overview

Fitness Instructor, Wellness Center

PRN/OCC, Variable Shifts

Cumberland Medical Center Overview:

Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee's largest nonprofit health system and a Becker's "Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare." Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as comprehensive care including cardiology, orthopedics, maternity, cancer treatment, and wound care. The hospital features emergency and critical care, surgical suites, and specialized programs such as imaging, cardiac rehab, sleep disorder care, and hyperbaric medicine, all in a family-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient care.

Position Summary:

Instruct members on the proper use of all exercise equipment at the Health and Fitness Center. Also responsible for monitoring members' heart rates, demonstrating proper stretching techniques, as well as monitoring and updating the fitness programs of members.

Responsibilities

• Monitor members' workouts and update their programs upon every visit.
• Orient members to the use of equipment, as well as teach members proper warm up and cool down exercises.
• Clean and maintain fitness equipment and area.
• Co-ordinate and promote a minimum of two member fitness activities per year.
• Motivate and greet members before and during their workout.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a Bachelor's degree. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a Bachelor's degree in a directly-related field from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Experience:

Experience and knowledge of fitness equipment and principles of weight training necessary.

Licensure Requirement:

None