Fitness Assistant and Instructor

Are you a people person who loves helping individuals meet fitness goals? We have a job for you! We are looking for a fitness assistant to work the floor performing program designs and fitness assessments, personal training, and teaching classes as needed.

Key attributes we need in this role:

• Personal Trainer certification or a BS in Exercise Science (or a related field) is required.

Why choose Stillwater Medical?

• Fun, friendly work environment
• Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work - since 2010
• Excellent benefits

Details:

• Monday-Thursday 9a-6:30p
• We have clients looking for trainers at this time!

JOB SUMMARY:

Fitness assistants are responsible for the day-to-day and long-term monitoring of fitness programming. The Fitness Assistant will work with the Fitness Supervisor to organize, operate, and retain special programs in the fitness area for all members. Overall shift coverage for the fitness areas, special programs, events, and classes will be performed.

Fitness instructors provide class instruction per training, ensuring safety of members and clients, appropriate music selection, and timely attendance at class.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Health Promotions, Exercise Physiology or related field recommended.
• Current CPR card or completion of course within 30 days of hire.
• Certification in Group Fitness or greater is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with confused or fitness impaired members.
• Able to meet the performance standards as set by the accrediting bodies for the particular class taught.
• Able to communicate with all skill levels of participants.
• Able to adapt class offering to accommodate special requirements unless doing so severely disrupts class expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have adequate perception of sounds or adequate hearing with corrections.
• Adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to prepare reports and read written materials.
• Must have the physical capacity to perform the requirements of the class taught.
• Must maintain a good level of physical conditioning necessary to instruct member in fitness.