Fitness Instructor

Location: City of White Plains

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Posted 9 Days Agojob requisition :
JR227878
** City/State:
** White Plains, New York
** Department:
** Community Wellness
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** Day
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** Scheduled

Hours:

** Per Diem
** Scheduled Daily

Hours:

** Hours Vary
** Hourly Rate/Range:**$31.50
** Sign-On Bonus:
** N/AFor positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.
** Job Summary
** The Fitness Instructor provides primarily individual and group exercise guidance within the Adult Fitness Center (AFC). The fitness instructor observes and works with members and guests in the AFC for safe and effective exercise routines; leads group exercise classes for members with some chronic physical conditions and who have completed rehabilitative therapy; develops and maintains relationships with all members; ensures high level of customer satisfaction through attentive, enthusiastic program guidance;

exhibits strong interpersonal skills and is responsible for maintaining current knowledge in fitness trends, innovations, programs, and ideas.

** Essential Functions
*** Registers and enrolls new members. Consults with members to develop appropriate exercise programs based on medical status, interests and goals.
* Trains new members on use of My wellness system. Monitors members exercise programs for adherence to guidelines and goal attainment to assure high-level program satisfaction. Guides initial exercise orientation session(s).
* Re-evaluates current member programs to meet their needs and accomplish their goals as their health and physical fitness level change.
* Observes and monitors members’ physiologic responses of heart rate, blood pressure, exertion level, breathing rate, imbalance and overall comfort of the exercise experience.
* Leads group exercise sessions.
* Ensures that assigned member is proficient with use of My wellness system. Responds in a timely manner to all member messages, requests and/or concerns.
* Resolves all My wellness exercise program triggers on a daily basis in order to maintain members adherence to program.
* Works in cooperation with staff to ensure the smooth operation of the Fitness Center, such as monthly fitness events and programs promoting services sponsored by Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
* Provides personal training sessions. Creates an individualized exercise program, guides and motivates the member to achieve their goal safely.
* Observes staff shift schedule and member profiles in Club Automation software
* Maintains personal training clients’ schedules and closely monitors personal training clients’ session packages in Club Automation software.
* Maintains equipment inspection log and ensures general facility neatness and cleanliness.
* Provides excellent customer service to all members and potential members of the facility.
* Initiates emergency procedure when necessary.
* Practices Standard Precautions. Follows regulations, policies and guidelines on the prevention of infections; does not eat or drink in patient care areas.
* Maintains confidentiality of information; abides by HIPAA regulations.
* Maintains a professional image and follows Hospital’s policy on uniforms; consistently wears hospital .
* Demonstrates reliable, on-time attendance, which is an essential function of all jobs at Burke.
* Completes mandatory annual learning (Learning Harbor) within deadline.
* Personally adheres to Burke C.A.R.E.S. philosophy by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect and exceeding expectations through service excellence.
* Performs other duties as requested by the director.
** Qualifications
* ** BA Required
* 1+year(s) experience guiding adult individual and group exercise programs. Medical setting a plus Required
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills; high level of enthusiasm and dedication to all members.
* Ability to listen, offer support, encouragement and empathy when necessary to all members but specifically to those members who are chronically ill and could…