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 Life Enrichment 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.

 

Fitness Instructor 

 

$20.40 + Based on experience

 

16 Hours per week 

 

Flexible schedule can include days/evenings/weekends

 

 

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

 

 

 

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

 

Prairie Gate senior living community in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is one of Presbyterian Homes & Services newest communities. Prairie Gate’s updated prairie-style architecture will beckon the adventurous, with inviting interior spaces for social gatherings, opening to an expanse of prairie plantings, and flowers lining outdoor walking paths, engaging the senses and promoting wellness. At the heart of the community, the two-story 21,000 square foot Town Center offers an array of amenities and services, including community gathering spaces, restaurant-style dining, a bistro, salon, library, club room, business office, guest suite, chapel and wellness center with aerobics studio. 

This community offers the following care options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care.

 

Address: 16 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

 

As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:- Bus route access- Free employee meals

- Free fitness center access

- Generous PTO

- EAP

- Benefits for FT employees health, dental, vision, LTD, supplemental insurances offered

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

High school graduate or equivalent.  

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

Current Red Cross certification in CPR and First Aide.

Certification from a Nationally Accredited organization for personal training and group fitness  such as:  American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NASCA) and / or  National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). 

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

Able and willing to travel to other PHS communities. 

Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.

Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all custome