Fitness Instructor

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA is seeking a Fitness Instructor to guide members in using strength training and cardio equipment, monitor activities, and maintain a clean fitness area. The role involves orienting new members, demonstrating equipment use, and ensuring safety and adherence to area policies.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED (preferred), plus 1 year of fitness-related experience (preferred) and AED certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• Experience: 1 year Physical education or fitness training (Preferred).
• Licenses: AED certification within 30 days (Required).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to respond positively to changing situations during shifts.
• Orients new members and guests to fitness area and demonstrates proper use of equipment.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and follows substitution procedures; arrives on time.
• Performs cleaning duties and enforces fitness area policies for members.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$12.80 - $16.63/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
The Fitness Instructor works under the supervision of the Fitness Manager. The Fitness Instructor instructs members and guests on the proper use of the strength training and cardiovascular equipment. Monitors participants in fitness area activities. Responsible for general cleanliness of the fitness area.

What you will do

• Demonstrates the ability to respond positively to situations that change during the course of a day, month or year.
• Orients new members and guests to fitness area, demonstrating proper operation of cardiovascular equipment, strength training machines, and flexibility exercises.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings, follows proper substitution procedures, arrives on time for scheduled shifts.
• Performs the required cleaning duties and enforces fitness area policies for members.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year Physical education or fitness training (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.