Group Exercise Instructor - Casual

About ChristianaCare:
ChristianaCare is the one of the Mid Atlantic's largest academic health care providers and consists of 3 campuses: Wilmington, Newark and Union at Cecil County. Through our values of love and excellence, ChristianaCare is consistently identified as a regional center of excellence for cardiology, cancer and women's health services and ranked by US News & World as Best Hospital.

*Twice Recognized as Magnet Status Hospital.
*Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To lead caregivers in a group environment through safe and effective fitness classes that are designed to enhance overall fitness while ensuring the safety of each caregiver. Staffing the Fitness Center front desk, providing member support and assisting in Fitness Center daily operations are required.

Schedule:

Hours and schedule will be discussed during the HR Phone Screen, but this position is budgeted for 4 to 6 hours per week with option to pick up additional hours based on class demand and substituting.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Choregraph and teach a variety of fitness classes.
• Manage class size up to 20 participants with varying abilities.
• Monitor and teach class participants proper exercise form and technique using positive reinforcement.
• Educate class participants about fitness, exercise, and safe exercise techniques.
• Educate class participants about ChristianaCare's wellness and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
• Set up, move, and store exercise equipment while ensuring a safe exercise environment.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and the location of emergency equipment.
• Perform exercise equipment inspection and maintenance.
• Remove imperfect exercise equipment from circulation and report to the fitness manager or coordinator.
• Report to the fitness center manager or coordinator, in a timely manner, any conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself and other caregivers.
• Leave a clean, safe, and organized exercise studio after class.
• Record class attendance and maintain the spreadsheet.
• Perform assigned work adhering to department and system-wide safety rules and practices.
• Perform other work-related duties as required.
• Perform Fitness Center front desk responsibilities.
• Perform Fitness Center daily operations.
• Maintain group fitness certifications.
• Maintain CPR with AED certification.
• Complete system-wide mandatory education and other requirements including but not limited to vaccination deadlines and surveys.
• Comply with the health system's influenza, COVID - 19 and other health issued regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of Christiana Care Values and Behaviors.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR with AED certification.
• Group Fitness Instructor Certification from a nationally recognized institution including, but not limited to ACE, ACSM, AFAA, ISSA, NETA is required. A degree in Exercise Science, Fitness Management, Physiology, Kinesiology or in a related discipline with experience teaching fitness classes may be considered in lieu of a certification in which the certification will be acquired during employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of basic physiology, anatomy, and body mechanics.
• Knowledge of basic technology including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Teams.

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Have experience instructing group fitness classes to diverse abilities.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

• Instruct a minimum of 26 exercise classes/year, as scheduled by Fitness Center Manager.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exercise studios and fitness centers at the Avenue North, Christiana, and Wilmington campuses.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/