Group Fitness Instructor - Per Diem

Davita Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a Group Fitness Instructor to design and instruct engaging fitness courses for various skill levels. Responsibilities include teaching proper form and maintaining a positive class atmosphere while ensuring safety. This role offers an opportunity to join a recognized leader in health care dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to instruct group fitness sessions and accommodate various fitness levels.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Designs and instructs fitness routines for diverse groups.
• Teaches proper exercise forms and maintains class control.
• Ensures safety standards are met during fitness sessions.

Skills

Ability to teach group fitness classes

Public speaking

Understanding of human anatomy

Ability to correct form

Flexibility with scheduling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in exercise physiology, health, or physical education

Job description

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Creates group exercise programs that are appropriate for the fitness level and discipline of the scheduled class. Instructs effective, safe, and motivating group fitness sessions tailored to the needs of the participating group.

Job Duties

• Designs and instructs fitness routine courses.


• Teaches proper form for exercises and maintains control of the class.


• Assumes the responsibility for setting up before class and assists members before and after class with set-up, preparation, issues, and concerns.


• Provides a safe and effective group exercise program in a physiologically sound format that takes into consideration the individual needs and limitations of participants.


• Works as a team player and maintains good relationships with other staff members.


• Instructs multi-fitness levels of students in a group fitness format.


• Ensures that safety standards are met and that department and facility policies are adhered to.
  


• Assists group fitness participants, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to teach group fitness classes and cater to different fitness levels.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in exercise physiology, health, or physical education.
• Understanding of human anatomy


• Ability to correct form and provide modifications and/or progressions to exercise


• Confidence with public speaking


• Flexibility with scheduling


• Ability to cover various class types
• Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist ACE - State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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