Instructor Fitness Center - Cox Fitness Center Springfield

Instructor Fitness Center – Cox Fitness Center Springfield

Facility:
Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center – 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri 65807, United States

Department: 1138 Fitness Center SGF

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

0 (Varied),

Work Shift:

Rotating

Benefits include medical, vision, dental, retirement plan with employer match and more.

Job Description:

Fitness instructors can be assigned to a group exercise or aquatics supervisor to teach regular and specialty group exercise classes or do personal or aquatics training, one‑on‑one or in small groups. They must be able to use and troubleshoot problems with class‑related equipment. A Fitness Instructor may be assigned to the fitness or operations manager, where they handle fitness orientations, follow‑ups, Fit Life appointments, and personal training appointments that cannot be scheduled with exercise specialists.

A Fitness Instructor can do fitness assessments and construct appropriate fitness prescriptions for individuals and groups. They circulate fitness areas to ensure members receive proper guidance, advise on form, and motivate continued healthy behaviors. They are expected to complete projects designated by the fitness manager, operations manager or supervisor and assist with daily business operations in some fitness centers.

Education:

Required – High school diploma or equivalent;
Preferred – Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in exercise or fitness related discipline.

Experience:

Preferred – Experience in a fitness setting and providing exercise prescriptions according to ACSM guidelines and ability to teach group exercise classes.

Skills:

Expertise in fitness and group exercise, ability to take blood pressure and heart rate, strong communication and people skills, positive attitude, self‑motivated, ability to work independently with little supervision, manage multiple assignments and projects, maintain current knowledge of health and fitness guidelines and standards.

Licensure/Certification :
Required – Group exercise or personal training certification from a nationally recognized certifying organization within 90 days of hire.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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