Health/Fitness Instructor - Posture, Core & Balance

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Health / Fitness Instructor to lead a Posture, Core & Balance class on Mondays at 10:45am-11:45am at Science Drive Medical Center in Madison, WI. This is a part time, per-diem position; hours based on program needs.

Lead safe and engaging fitness classes, motivate participants, and adapt to each participant’s needs based on medical history information. Prior teaching group exercise experience is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a personal trainer or teaching group exercise classes.
• 1 year teaching group exercise classes preferred.
• Current CPR/AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead classes with appropriate variety and progression.
• Motivate participants and inspire participation adherence.
• Be observant, sensitive, and accommodating of participants’ needs based on medical history information.
• Acquire skills/knowledge for each class as necessary through observation, practice, and independent study.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Motivation & engagement

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science

Job description

Work Schedule:

This is a part time, per-diem position. Hours are based on program needs. This position will be focused on instructing a Posture, Core & Balance class on Mondays at 10:45am-11:45am. You will work at Science Drive Medical Center in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Lead safe and engaging fitness classes and help motivate participants to have fun while exercising!

We are seeking a Health / Fitness Instructor to:

• Prepare and lead classes with appropriate variety and progression.
• Motivate participants and inspire participation adherence.
• Be observant, sensitive, and accommodating of participants’ needs based on provided or known medical history information.
• Acquire skills/knowledge for each class as necessary through observation, practice, and independent study.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required.
• High School or Equivalent Preferred
• B.S. degree in exercise science or related field Preferred

Work Experience

• Experience as a personal trainer or teaching group exercise classes Required
• 1 year teaching group exercise classes Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Current CPR/AED Required
• Certification as instructor in specialty area Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Science Drive Medical Center - on Madison’s west side, is an 84,000-square foot facility housing physician and rehabilitation professionals in Cardiology, Integrative Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology, Spine and Sports Medicine. Our Fitness Center provides a resource for both working with patients while under our care and providing education after discharge. This environment creates many opportunities for face-to-face collaboration in the care of our patients.