Fitness Instructor

Are you looking to join a big-hearted organization as a Fitness Instructor?

Come join our vibrant team at La Loma Village in Litchfield Park, AZ.

Statement of Purpose: 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.

Sun Health was recently:

• certified as a Great Place to Work by our employees in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
• awarded a top 10 spot on the national Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ 2020 and 2021 list, and
• awarded a Platinum award in 2019, 2020 & 2021 through the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program.

Some of the main 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.
• Demonstrate the Sun Health Vibrant Living culture and provide all customers/audience with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating Sun Health behaviors (the 6 Cs) every day.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have valid CPR, AED
• ACE or AFFA certification
• 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

Some of the benefits offered for this position include, Medical, Dental & Vision, 401k with immediate vesting & up to 4% employer match, Tuition Reimbursement, Discount Programs through The Employee Network, Employee Association: Nonprofit supporting team members in need.

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 are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.