Substitute Group Fitness Instructor Birmingham AL

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS); Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Substitute Group Fitness/Health Fitness Specialist to cover classes and center hours on an as-needed basis. You set your own schedule by accepting shifts that fit your availability.

You'll work under the Manager's direction to ensure quality in customer and member services, group fitness offerings, and departmental initiatives. This is a flexible, part-time opportunity with ongoing coverage.

Qualifications

• Degree in a health-related field preferred; relevant experience accepted.
• Experience with older adults is preferred.
• Ability to teach balance, chair exercise and muscle conditioning group fitness classes.
• Fitness certifications (CPT, CSCS, etc.) acknowledged.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.
• Background check and/or drug screen may be required.
• TB skin test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Teaches group exercise classes onsite and adapts activities to fitness levels.
• Supervises fitness center and answers health/fitness questions.
• Assesses health status and provides exercise guidance.
• Conducts member orientations per policies and QA guidelines.
• Maintains positive rapport with members.
• Collaborates with staff to clean equipment and facilities.
• Adheres to NIFS Employee Handbook policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching group fitness

CPR/AED/First Aid

Education

Health-related degree

Job description

LOCATION OF POSITION

Birmingham, AL

TITLE OF POSITION

Substitute Group Fitness/Health Fitness Specialist

SUMMARY

A flexible, part-time sub opportunity! NIFS is hiring substitute Group Fitness Instructors and Fitness Specialists who can cover classes and fitness center hours when our staff take time off for vacation, training, or illness. The best part, you set your schedule and accept the shifts that work for you! The Health Fitness Specialist in Coverage follows the direction of the Manager to ensure quality in all areas of the Fitness Center including but not limited to customer service, member services, group fitness offerings, and other Fitness Center or departmental initiatives. This opportunity is "as needed".

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Teaches group exercise classes onsite; provides a range of acceptable activities to meet various fitness levels of class participants; adheres to appropriate safety guidelines
• Supervises fitness center and uses educational background and other relevant training to accurately and safely answer member questions related to health, fitness, and wellbeing
• May assess health status of members, ranging from apparently healthy to high risk, to provide exercise and other wellness‑related counsel/recommendations unique to each individual
• May conduct orientations according to the facility layout, membership policies/procedures, and Quality Assurance guidelines
• Establishes an ongoing positive and professional rapport with members
• Partners with other staff to help clean equipment and other areas of the facility as needed
• Maintains familiarity with and abides by the policies stated in the NIFS Employee Handbook
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in a health‑related field preferred, experience recognized
• Relevant work experience required; experience with older adult clientele preferred
• Ability to teach basic balance, chair exercise and muscle conditioning group fitness classes; where applicable, aquatic experience preferred
• Fitness‑related certifications (CPT, CSCS, etc) acknowledged
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required
• May, at any time, be required to submit to and successfully pass a thorough background check and/or drug screen
• May be required to complete and pass a TB skin test.

NIFS is an equal opportunity employer.