Substitute Group Fitness Instructor -Terre Haute, IN

National Institute for Fitness and Sport "NIFS"; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

NIFS is seeking a Substitute Group Fitness Instructor to cover classes and fitness center hours in senior living locations. The role allows flexibility in scheduling, focusing on quality service and member engagement. Candidates should have a health-related degree and relevant experience, particularly with older adults.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience required, experience with older adult clientele preferred.
• Ability to teach basic balance, chair exercise and muscle conditioning classes.

Responsibilities

• Teaches group exercise classes onsite, adhering to safety guidelines.
• Assesses health status of members to provide exercise recommendations.
• Supervises fitness center and answers member questions related to health.

Skills

Customer Service

Health and Fitness Counseling

Education

Degree in a health-related field

Tools

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Job description

Position:Substitute Group Fitness Instructor

Location:Terre Haute, IN

Summary

NIFS is hiring substitute Group Fitness Instructors and Fitness Specialists who can cover classes and fitness center hours in our premier senior living locations 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.

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
• Assesses health status of members, ranging from apparently healthy to high risk, to provide exercise and other wellness-related counsel/recommendations unique to each individual
• 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 conduct orientations according to the facility layout, membership policies/procedures, and Quality Assurance guidelines
• Establishes an ongoing positive and professional rapport with members
• Maintains familiarity with and abides by the policies stated in the NIFS Employee Handbook
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience
  • Degree in a health-related field preferred, preferably from a four-year college/university
  • 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
• Certifications
  • Fitness-related certifications (CPT, CSCS, etc) acknowledged
  • Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required
• Requirements
  • 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.