Certified Fitness Instructor
Certified Fitness Instructor
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Job Description
Department Overview
March Wellness & Fitness center offers health and fitness programs based in science that are designed to strengthen and nurture all aspects of your daily life no matter what your state of health or stage of life in a safe supportive and motivating environment.
Our emphasis is on helping you live a full and engaging life. March wellness & fitness center can support you in achieving wellness goals whether they include improving flexibility managing a chronic illness training for a marathon or recovery from surgery. We believe that all of us can change for the better and that change can happen at any time in your life.
The purpose of the fitness instructor (relief) position is to support the development and delivery of fitness programs and to provide instruction and leadership to group exercise classes. Provide a safe enriching environment and build relationships with members. Instruct members on proper exercise techniques.
BENEFIT ELIGIBLE ROLE:
(restriction limitations and waiting period apply ask for more details)
- Medical and Dental and other insurance benefits when working hours are met. Eligible family members including domestic partners may be enrolled in the plans as well.
- Retirement: You will be eligible to participate in our voluntary savings plan upon hire. You will also be able to participate on the first day of the month following six full months of employment in either the University Pension Plan (UPP) or the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Accounts represent a convenient cost effective way to manage dependent and health care expenses. Through payroll deductions you may use pretax dollars to defray costs related to care for your children and/or parents as well as to address those health care expenses otherwise not eligible for reimbursement under any other plan.
- Up to two weeks of Paid Time Off per year 0.038 PTO accrued per hour worked)
- Employee Tuition Benefits: OHSU encourages your continued professional development and to that end provides tuition subsidies as specified in the plan for coursework at any college or university in the Oregon University System Portland Community College or OHSU.
- Professional Development: As an AFSCME represented employee you have access to free professional development resources through the Career and Workplace Enhancement (CWE) Center. These resources include classroom training reimbursement for professional development activities career and conflict coaching online tools and more.
- Parking and Alternative Transportation: OHSU provides a discount on annual TriMet/Max/CTran pass. The rate for monthly parking at the OHSU varies by lot location. Parking availability may also vary by location.
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Function/Duties of Position
Teach a variety of group exercise classes. Greet members by name. Evaluatecorrect and instruct members on proper exercise techniques. Proactivelyprovide appropriate direction to members performing dangerous or harmfulexercises. Maintain a safe and clean environment for members.
Demonstrate knowledge ability and implementation of all polices andprocedure related to the Fitness operations. Maintain a safe and cleanenvironment.
Assist in planning coordination presentation and promotion of programsclasses and events. Design and lead special programs as necessary.
Respond to all emergencies
Required Qualifications
Hold and maintain a NCCA accredited certification in the format taught such as American Council on Exercise (ACE) Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) or American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) fitness certification;
Some positions may require additional certification;
Prior aerobic instruction and/or dance experience;
BLS HeartCode or CPR/AED Certification required.
- Experience providing strength training cardiovascular and flexibility training principles and techniques.
Job Related Knowledge Skillsand Abilities (Competencies):
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong leadership abilities.
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to communicate to members and staff in a courteous friendly and professional manner.
- Ability to project and promote a healthy image.
- Ability to work independently multitask be flexible and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- BS in exercise science or related field.
- Two years experience in the fitness industry.
- Certification in specific formats BLS HeartCode and First Aid certification
Additional Details
This position requires a high level of physical activity including standing for extended periods of time demonstrating equipment use and spotting. Ability to lift a minimum of 80 pounds essential.
Employment Type
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