Fitness Instructor

Overview

Presbyterian Homes & Services is seeking a Fitness Instructor for our team. The Fitness Instructor leads, instructs and motivates individuals or groups in exercise activities in assigned PHS locations. This may include aquatic exercise activities if aquatic facilities are located on the assigned campus. The Fitness Instructor works with the Fitness Director to develop the curriculum and lesson plans necessary to ensure classes are delivered to address the wellness objectives of the participants. Additional responsibilities include: ensuring the facilities and equipment are operating safely, maintaining a high level of sanitation and cleanliness in the Fitness areas, and ensuring program and services are operated in accordance to policies and procedures as well as State and local regulations.

 

SITES SUPPORTED AND SCHEDULE: Summerwood of Chanhassen and Flagstone in Eden Prairie. 

 

REPORTING STRUCTURE:  The Fitness Instructor reports to the Fitness Director at the designated HUB. This position collaborates with Site Leaders and staff at designated work sites.

 

CURRENT OPENING INCLUDING SITES AND SCHEDULE: This is a FT benefit eligible position. The ideal candidate will work 40 hours a week split between Flagstone and Summerwood of Chanhassen. 28 hours per week at Summerwood of Chanhassen and 12 hours at Flagstone. This will be a very flexible weekday schedule; Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. 

 

 

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

As part of a master-planned community offering senior housing, retail/commercial businesses, and market rate apartments, Flagstone is centrally located in Eden Prairie providing easy access to retail shops and dining while still being close to nature with beautiful views of Purgatory Creek. This community includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and long term care apartment homes as well as supportive services to provide older adults choices to live well today and every day! This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Assisted Living with Memory Care, Care Center-Long Term Care and Short Term Rehab Address: 8350 Commonwealth Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 This location is close to the following cities: Minnetonka, Edina, Bloomington, Savage & Chanhassen, MN.  

 

Responsibilities

Some of the responsibilities of the Fitness Instructor include (but are not limited to):

• 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.
• Manages schedule to meet the needs of the resident. Flexible and adaptable to changes in the department/organization.

 

Qualifications

1. High school graduate or equivalent.

2. Bachelors degree preferred in a related field or equivalent experience in the fitness industry.

3. Current nationally recognized certification in CPR.

4. Current Personal Training Certification

5. Current Group Fitness Certification

6. Must have the ability to relate professionally positively, and work cooperatively with residents, guests, families, and employees at all levels.

7. Able and willing to travel to other PHS communities.

8. Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.

9. Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Pay Range

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $21.93 - $27.00 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends on many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

Benefits