Substitute Group Fitness Instructor

BAYADA Home Health Care; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Substitute Group Fitness Instructor in Orangeburg, NY, to lead exercise classes for residents in Senior Living Communities. This role requires availability for scheduled classes and the ability to teach various fitness aspects aimed at seniors.

The ideal candidate should have fitness instructor certification or a degree in a related field, along with a minimum of one year experience preferred. BAYADA offers various benefits and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Fitness Specialist preferred.
• Certification through an accredited fitness organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead group exercise classes on a substitute basis for seniors.
• Develop fitness classes to promote positive fitness levels.

Skills

Certification as a Fitness Instructor

Experience with senior populations

Solid computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or related field

Degree in Physical Therapy or PTA

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced SUBSTITUTE Group Fitness Instructor to lead scheduled exercise classes designed to develop and maintain positive fitness levels for residents in a Senior Living Community (Assisted Living Facilities and Independent Living Facilities) in Orangeburg, NY.

This is a substitute as needed position. You should generally be available at the scheduled class times.

Classes Schedule:

• Monday and Friday 1-3pm (2 classes 1-2pm and 2-3pm)
• Wednesday 10-12pm (2 classes: 10am-11am and 11am-12pm)

Pay rate: $45/hour

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduled group exercise classes on a substitute basis for the residents of Senior Living Communities, preferably one that can teach flexibility, cardio, strength/power, balancing and standing exercises.
• Develop fitness classes designed to develop and promote positive fitness levels for a senior population.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Fitness Instructor, or equivalent, through an accredited national exercise/fitness organization such as ACSM, NSCA, ACE, IDEA or SFA.
• Or a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field.
• Or a degree in Physical Therapy or PTA.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a Fitness Specialist preferred, preferably in a senior services setting.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Benefits

• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
• Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
• Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
• Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement; paid time off; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.