Hancock Regional Hospital

Job Details

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for leading and teaching group exercise classes in a safe and appropriate manner. Classes such as: Cycling Body Sculpt Hard body 45 Core Boot Camp.

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Strong Communication Skills: Supervisor is made aware of finding coverage for classes when substitute instructor is needed, checking HWC Email weekly, greeting members with exceptional customer service.
• Adaptability: Is flexible to needs of members with all backgrounds, gives member full experience at the level appropriate for them, has positive outlook when there is a change in schedule.
• Responsible attitude to health and safety: Performs safe and effective group ex classes, remains knowledgeable and proficient in services, and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Time management: Arrives before start of class time to set up and stays after for proper cleaning and attends scheduled meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs safe and effective group exercise classes
• Arrives before start of scheduled class time to set-up, clocking in according to the GEI clock-in policy
• Greets members and guests by name and with a smile, and delivers world-class customer service at all times
• Finds substitute instructors for own classes when needed and notifies Group Exercise Supervisor and/or Fitness Manager of changes. When a sub cannot be found, finds a replacement instructor to offer a replacement class of a different format, but as similar as possible to the original class
• Follows established procedures when equipment is found to be malfunctioning in an effort to return it to operational status as quickly as possible, including notifying the Group Exercise Supervisor and/or Fitness Manager, and recording the problem in the equipment log binder
• Is knowledgeable, aware of, and proficient in all facility rules, regulations, and policies, and enforces them when applicable
• Is knowledgeable and aware of current information on all center programs, services, and activities, and promotes them regularly
• Responds to all emergency situations according to facility policy and procedures
• Maintains high level of professionalism, in accordance with organizational standards of behavior
• Maintains continuously all annual education requirements (CBL’s) and BLS/CPR certifications
• Assumes other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

ADDITIONAL LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: BLS (Basic Life Saving)/CPR certification required.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• General group exercise OR specialty certification in area of classes taught at HWC within 6 months of hire
• BLS (Basic Life Saving)/CPR certification required within 90 days of hire
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching group exercise classes in a community, commercial, or hospital-based fitness center

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

BLS Certification

Novice

CPR

Some Knowledge

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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