FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Covenant-Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Fitness Instructor for the Fort Sanders West Health & Fitness Center in Knoxville, TN. This PRN position requires guiding members in proper equipment use, updating training programs, and promoting safe warm-ups and cool-downs.

The role emphasizes client motivation, facility upkeep, and flexibility across variable hours. Experience with fitness equipment and weight training, paired with strong communication skills, will help you support a broad member base in a

Qualifications

• Experience with fitness equipment and weight training principles.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor members' workouts and update their programs.
• Orient members to equipment and teach warm-up and cool-down exercises.
• Clean and maintain fitness equipment and area.
• Motivate and greet members before and during workouts.
• Perform other related duties as needed or requested.

Skills

Fitness instruction

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Fitness Instructor

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts

Fort Sanders West Overview:

Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, part of Covenant Health West, is Knoxville’s premier health and wellness destination. More than a gym, it’s a five-star fitness facility offering state-of-the-art equipment, heated indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, and racquet sports, pickleball, basketball, and childcare services. With award-winning quality, extensive group fitness classes, personal training, and specialized programs like aquatics, weight management, and mind-body wellness, we provide everything you need for a healthier lifestyle. Plus, our BodyWORKS program brings community-based fitness classes to locations across East Tennessee, making wellness accessible for all.

To learn more about Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center, visit Fort Sanders West opportunities.

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.
• 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.
• Motivate and greet members before and during their workout.
• Perform other related duties as needed or requested.

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. Strong communication skills required.

Licensure Requirement:

None