Fitness Instructor

Fitness Instructor - Join Our Big-Hearted Team Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, compassionate community? Join our vibrant team at The Colonnade in S urprise, AZ, as a Full-Time Fitness Instructor!

Your Mission:

To facilitate ASCS/Arthritis foundation approved exercise routines and assist residents in the strengthening and overall physical conditioning appropriate for their age group. The purpose is to improve the quality of the resident's life by fulfilling the four components of the Masterpiece Living philosophy: Spiritual, Physical, Social, and Intellectual. Why Choose Us? Great Place to

Work:

Sun Health has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

National Recognition:

We secured a top 10 spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ list in 2020 and 2021.

Platinum Award Winner:

Our dedication to health and safety earned us Platinum awards from the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct weekly exercise classes for all campus residents. Basic knowledge of senior wellness and the ability to motivate and encourage older adults. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with seniors. Ability to be a role model for successful aging and firm belief in the potential of the older adult. Ability to work independently with minimal supervisory direction. Participate in marketing the fitness/wellness program. Respond to resident concerns concerning the facility exercise rooms. Report to appropriate team members any resident concerns that cannot be managed independently. Monitor facility exercise rooms and exercise equipment for problems, safety concerns and bi-annual equipment maintenance schedule within the confines of the department budget. Obtain physician' authorization for resident participation in the fitness/ wellness programs. Obtain resident signature on liability release form prior to participation in any exercise session. Computer skills including word and spreadsheet application. Implement, with appropriate residents, individualized personal training sessions that are designed around the resident's capabilities and their safety. Promote fitness class schedule. Track resident attendance. Keep an up-to-date three-month calendar of fitness/wellness programming. Stay up to date with industry standards, ensuring the highest productivity for the residents. Demonstrates the Sun Health Vibrant Life Choices and provides all customers/audience with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating Sun Health vision and mission each day.

Your Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent Must have valid

CPR, AED

ACE or AFFA certification required. Group Exercise Certification a plus. All certifications must be obtained within 6 months if not current. Previous experience as a fitness instructor Possesses current, or can obtain, Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card-Required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Sun Health is fully committed to equal employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. Join us and be a part of a community that cares for its residents and team members alike. Apply today!