Fitness Instructor

• Conduct weekly exercise classes for all campus residents
• Basic knowledge of senior wellness and the ability to motivate and encourage older adults
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with seniors
• Ability to be a role model for successful aging and firm belief in the potential of the older adult
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervisory direction
• Participate in marketing the fitness/wellness program
• Respond to resident concerns concerning the facility exercise rooms
• Report to appropriate team members any resident concerns that cannot be managed independently
• Monitor facility exercise rooms and exercise equipment for problems, safety concerns and bi-annual equipment maintenance schedule within the confines of the department budget
• Obtain physician authorization for resident participation in the fitness/ wellness programs
• Obtain resident signature on liability release form prior to participation in any exercise session
• Computer skills including word and spreadsheet application
• Implement, with appropriate residents, individualized personal training sessions that are designed around the resident's capabilities and their safety
• Promote fitness class schedule
• Track resident attendance
• Keep an up-to-date three-month calendar of fitness/wellness programming
• Stay up to date with industry standards, ensuring the highest productivity for the residents
• Demonstrates the Sun Health Vibrant Life Choices and provides all customers/audience with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating Sun Health vision and mission each day

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have valid CPR, AED
• ACE or AFFA certification required
• All certifications must be obtained within 6 months if not current
• Previous experience as a fitness instructor
• Possesses current, or can obtain, Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card-Required

Group Exercise Certification a plus