Day Habilitation Exercise Instructor

Day Habilitation Exercise Instructor

Reporting Supervisor:
Day Habilitation Program Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Exercise Instructor is responsible for creating and implementing engaging and fun fitness classes. The teacher will plan and instruct engaging exercise routines to help improve participants' physical health, coordination, social skills, and confidence in an encouraging environment tailored to their abilities. The Instructor promotes participant health and wellbeing through physical activity, and ensures a safe, supportive and fun exercise environment designed specifically for each individual or group.

• Promote healthy movement, exercise, and personal growth among our Day Habilitation participants.
• Educate participants about the benefits of exercise and motivate them to participate actively in classes.
• Lead classes using cues, visual demonstration, and individual guidance to keep participants engaged and actively participating.
• Adapt movement and pace to suit ability levels of participants.
• Promote a fun, celebratory atmosphere with upbeat music and positive reinforcement.
• All other duties as assigned or requested by APluscare.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching dance, fitness, or movement.
• 1 year or more of previous experience with individuals with IDD or similar environments, or equivalent education is preferred.
• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Group fitness certification or equivalent training strongly preferred.
• Ability to plan fun, simple routines combining cardio, strength, and aerobic exercise.
• Good verbal communication, cueing skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Appropriate level of fitness and flexibility to run and instruct classes.
• Ability to actively demonstrate moves for up to an hour at a time.
• Capable of moving freely to observe participants and provide hands‑on guidance.
• Effective communication (oral and written) and interaction with diverse, interdisciplinary, cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to read, concentrate and learn.
• Physical requirements include sitting, bending, standing, kneeling, squatting, walking, exercising, high cardio tasks for extended periods, lifting in excess of 50 pounds, and crisis management techniques including physical holds and restraints, and ability to lead exercise classes for up to 60 minutes.
• Must have adequate vision and hearing to ensure safety during exercise.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed to meet the needs of the organization.