GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Overview

Group Fitness Instructor, Wellness Center

PRN/OCC, Day Shift

Cumberland Medical Center Overview:

Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as comprehensive care including cardiology, orthopedics, maternity, cancer treatment, and wound care. The hospital features emergency and critical care, surgical suites, and specialized programs such as imaging, cardiac rehab, sleep disorder care, and hyperbaric medicine, all in a family-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient care.

Position Summary:

The Group Fitness Instructor teaches a variety of group fitness exercise classes using professionally approved techniques along with the highest standards of safety. Keeping abreast of current exercise trends will be an on- going responsibility. The instructor should always make themselves available for concerns or questions for members and participate in special club events, promotions, or activities.

Responsibilities

• Teaches scheduled classes, which includes arriving 15 minutes prior to class and staying 15 minutes after.
• Maintains general appearance of the aerobics studio, facilities, and equipment (stereos, weights, steps, jump ropes, etc.).
• If scheduling changes are necessary, notifies the department leader as soon as possible to find a substitute for the class.
• Maintains a safe classroom environment.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:        

None

Licensure Requirement:

None