Fitness Instructor

About the role

Folkestone is seeking a Part-Time Fitness Instructor to join their team. The position is scheduled at 12-16 hours/week and reports to the Fitness Director at the designated HUB. Responsibilities include leading fitness classes, supervising open swim, administering assessments, and maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct professional classes in balance, strengthening, flexibility, endurance and additional topics which may be of benefit to the participants of the Fitness Center.
• In cooperation with the Fitness Director, develop and implement a curriculum and schedule of classes that will address the needs of the participants of the Fitness Center and provide the variety and frequency of classes to reach a wide spectrum of participants based upon regulations and established best practices.
• Supervise open swim as scheduled to monitor the utilization of the pool, and ensure the safety of all participants (sites with aquatic facilities only).
• Administer standardized assessments in a uniform manner.
• Educate and communicate to residents and caregivers on interventions and programs.
• Maintain a safe and clean fitness area and equipment.
• Monitor vital signs: blood pressure, pulse, respiration and oxygen saturation when applicable during fitness activities.
• Complete accurate, legible and timely documentation which supports the services provided.
• Accurately capture and bill for services provided when applicable, according to company policies and procedures.
• Manage schedule to meet the needs of the resident.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes in the department/organization.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field or equivalent experience in the fitness industry.
• Current nationally recognized certification in CPR.
• Current Personal Training Certification.
• Current Group Fitness Certification.
• The ability to relate professionally positively, and work cooperatively with residents, guests, families, and employees at all levels.
• Able and willing to travel to other PHS communities.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Pay and Benefits

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $22.48 - $27.67 per hour. Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and paid time off. Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week includes vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, accident & hospitalization coverage, and education assistance programs. All employees accrue paid time off and have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and college partnership educational discounts.