Group Fitness Instructor

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This position is responsible for teaching Group Fitness classes in any and/or all fitness levels. This includes organizing choreography, attending scheduled Group Fitness meetings and teaching classes as scheduled.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or GED.


2. Obtain Group Fitness/Group Exercise certification through one of the following within six (6) months of hire:

• American Sports & Fitness Association (ASFA)

• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

• American Council on Exercise (ACE)

• Athletic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)

• International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

• Fitness Instructor Training of the United Resources (FiTour)

• National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)

3. Certification in AED/CPR within thirty (30) days of hire.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides a safe and fun environment for participates.

2. Promotes knowledge of proper group fitness components, i.e. warm up, aerobic exercise, flexibility, cool down, etc.

3. Knowledgeable in the techniques and dynamics of group fitness. Knowledge in a variety of group fitness classes.

4. Provides customer service to patrons.

5. Knowledge of the Health and Wellness Center policies.

6. Works closely and communicates class changes and/or cancellations to the Group Fitness Coordinator.

7. Strive to meet class attendance quotas.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.

2. Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to follow / attendance /punctuality / time card system / scheduling policies.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of parking / hospital department locations.

4. Demonstrate knowledge and adheres to dress code.

5. Demonstrates knowledge of Compliance Program / Code of Conduct / Confidentiality.

6. Demonstrates knowledge of Emergency Management Plan including the following codes:

a. Code Blue (Cardiac Arrest)

b. Code 1 (Assault)

c. Code Utility (Utility Failure)

d. Code Red (Fire)

e. Code Weather (Inclement Weather)

f. Code Gray ( Hostage Situation)

g. Code Amber & Code Walker

h. Code Orange (Hazmat)

i. Code Black (Bomb Threat)

7. Demonstrates knowledge of physical health / wellness information and Exposure Control Plan

8. Demonstrates knowledge of Office/workplace safety:

9. Demonstrates knowledge of Risk Management / Occurrence Report Practices / Non-punitive Work Environment.

10. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the Department and Service Line hired.

11. Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with patients, visitors and staff

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
4

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:
WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center:
572 WH Health and Wellness

Address:
1 Medical Park Drive

Wheeling

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.