Fitness Instructor

About the role

This is an on-call/substitute (PRN) position, meaning work is offered on an as-needed basis. The role does not guarantee a set schedule and is not considered full-time or part-time employment. This position is on-site with no possibility for remote or hybrid work. The ideal candidate would be open to covering Schaumburg, IL and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide education to residents and staff of client communities on the benefits of Symbria’s Well-Being program.
• Increase program enrollment by actively promoting Symbria’s services.
• Act as program liaison to designated client committees.
• Complete enrollment and medical screening processes for each participant according to Symbria Well-Being Operating Standards.
• Schedule and conduct Risk of Fall assessments and CDC STEADI questionnaire to identify residents' current physical abilities.
• Develop customized fitness programs for residents based on ACSM guidelines.
• Teach/Provide standardized group exercise classes and specialty programs based on current ACSM/AHA guidelines and Symbria Well-Being Operating Standards.
• Work with the Symbria Rehab therapy team to coordinate the transition to and from therapy and Well-Being.
• Reassess participants on a semi-annual basis and provide ongoing feedback to participants to ensure proper interventions.
• Provide appropriate instruction and orientation to participants on proper use of center equipment where applicable.
• Achieve/exceed Symbria’s established performance benchmarks.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum personal trainer or group instructor certification required: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Instructor; American Council on Exercise (ACE), or National Association for Fitness Certification (NAFC).
• CPR and first aid certification.
• Strong communication, presentation, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proficient use of technology, including video conferencing; network, laptop, and tablet devices; and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology or related field.
• Experience in teaching group exercise programs.
• Experience working with older adults with demonstrated ability to improve their overall health and well-being.

Benefits

We are a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). You, along with your co-workers, have an ownership stake in this company.