About this role
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Various (United States of America)Job Summary:
The Group Exercise Instructor functions under the direction of the Program Supervisor and/or Aquatics Supervisor. Responsible for designing the components, choreography, and music (if applicable) of the assigned land and/or aquatic group exercise class. Will lead participants through a safe and effective group exercise class at the appropriate and established class style and intensity.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Lead land and/or aquatic group exercise classes
- Understand contraindicated exercises providing a safe and effective approach to exercise
- Teach within standard guidelines of specialty certifications
- Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements
- Provides class with exercise movements that are physiologically safe and effective and are of the appropriate intensity for the target audience and established class style
- Displays enthusiasm and strives to motivate participants to work out within their individual exercise prescriptions
- Uses a variety of exercise movements during classes to provide a complete workout and maintain class interest
- Utilizes teaching techniques effectively including verbal and visual cueing/demonstrations 70% Provides support for daily facility maintenance and operations
- Maintains cleanliness and safety of group exercise rooms, pool areas, equipment, and other areas of the facility as assigned
- Participates in team meetings
- Maintains consistent and appropriate communication with leadership staff, team members, and class participants
- Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs
- Demonstrate accountability to schedule by avoiding missed classes and seek substitute instructors in advance
- The ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours and work schedules
- Must meet all safety requirements and certifications necessary to perform job duties
- Demonstrate complete knowledge of emergency and safety procedures 30%
Required Minimum Education:
High school diploma GED or currently enrolled in high school Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Primary Group Fitness Certification through a nationally recognized or accredited certifying agency (including: ACE, AFAA, NETA, NESTA, NAFTA, ACSM, NASM, AEA, USWFA, ISSA, MOSSA, Schwinn, Yoga Alliance, Pilates Alliance, NSCA, or other similar nationally recognized certification)
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year Experience but will train under leadership supervision. Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Display strong motivation for community outreach and working with people.
Displays excellent organizational, communication, and motivational skills.
Displays excellent health and wellness lifestyle.
Exercise independent judgement, ingenuity, and initiative when performing roles
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Other facts
About Wellstar Health System
At Wellstar Health System, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care, inclusive culture and world-class doctors and caregivers, Wellstar is one of the largest, most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia.
Our specialists and primary care providers work in a multidisciplinary environment with nearly 30,000 diverse team members throughout our hospitals, health parks and medical offices. Communities can also access our outpatient centers, a pediatric center, nursing centers, and hospice and home care services. We’re proud to be home to the second-largest Emergency Department in the country, as well as being the only system in Georgia operating multiple trauma centers.
We’re also known for our exceptional work culture, featured on the Great Places to Work®, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and the Seramount Best Company for Multicultural Women® lists. We continue to attract the best and the brightest in healthcare.
At a time when our industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding expectations from our patients and team members, while transforming healthcare delivery. We stand behind our values to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
What you'll do
- The Group Exercise Instructor leads land and/or aquatic group exercise classes, ensuring a safe and effective approach to exercise. They are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety in the exercise areas and communicating effectively with participants and staff.
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