Fitness Instructor - Living Well Cancer Resources Part Time Days

The salary range for this position is $17.44 - $21.80 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Description

The schedule for this position is below and hours may vary based on business needs the day concludes when the last participant has finished their session:

Mondays (Geneva): 10am-3pm (5 hours)

Tuesdays (Warrenville): 10am-3pm (5 hours)

Wednesdays (Geneva): 10am - 3pm (5 hours)

Thursdays (Warrenville): 10am-3pm (5 hours)

Provides excellent customer service by promptly responding to member needs and concerns. Develops positive relationships with class participants by teaching a variety of challenging and entertaining group fitness classes. Educates class participants on correct form and alternate moves during the fitness routine. Attentively listens to members, answers questions, and engages in conversation before and after classes. Provides current music ensuring appropriate language. Cleans and organizes studio after each group fitness class. Prepare class format/content appropriate for the type of class and level of participants. Lead participants in physical stretching, strengthening, gait and posture exercises appropriate for the level of the class. Provides appropriate warm-up and cool down. Monitor proper clothing/shoes of participants. Provide safe class environment. Provide feedback to class participants. Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Demonstrates complete knowledge of emergency and safety procedures including calling EMS. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively. Assists in planning, marketing, and implementing programs with the coordinator of sports performance. Proactively monitors/ screens the client health history information and coordinates the process for receipt of medical clearance as applicable. Performs other duties as assigned. AA/EOE.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED. One-year fitness instructor work experience.
• CPR/AED certification required within the first 3 months of hire.
• Group Exercise Certification (minimum of one): National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council of Exercise (ACE), Recognized Strength and Conditioning/ program specific certification.

Preferred:

• Professional PT/PTA/ATC license.
• National preferred certification:  ACSM
• Bachelors degree in a related field (IE Exercise Science or Physiology, Kinesiology) 

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.