Group Fitness Instructor

Find your new career with a team that makes a difference in senior’s lives. Come see why Cascades Verdae is certified as a Great Place to Work! Now accepting applications for a Wellness Associate / Group Fitness Instructor. This position instructs classes, promotes safety and health education, and supports design and implementation of an all-inclusive wellness program that addresses the components of physical fitness and health related to the geriatric community. We look forward to meeting you soon! Interviews offered daily!

POSITION SUMMARY : Implementation of wellness programming and delivery of wellness classes according to the specific needs / programs of the campus.

COMPETENCIES : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Technical Skills – Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.

· Communication – Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of work and to provide the supervisor with actionable, accurate data.

· Initiative – Is self-motivated and personally competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and the team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to the supervisor on an ongoing basis.

· Flexibility – The ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions. The ability to navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism.

· Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to ideas and tries new things

· Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion.

· Professionalism – Ensures service is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes. Presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly private and conducts online or social networking activities accordingly.

· Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds the Company’s Guiding Principles:

o People First, Always

o We Exist to Serve our Members

o We Have a Responsibility to be Full

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.

· This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently.

· The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.

· This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.

TRAVEL: No travel is expected, although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.