Health/Fitness Instructor

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

11/1/2020

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

930007

Job Title:

Health/Fitness Instructor

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Health/Fitness Instructor is responsible for leading safe and effective group exercise programs on behalf of UW Health.  The position has primary responsibility for preparing and leading Aquatic, TRX, Yoga and a variety of other group exercise classes.  The instructor reports directly to the assigned Fitness Supervisor.  

As a Health/Fitness Instructor, the highest level of professionalism, organizational commitment and leadership qualities will be expected.  Incumbent performs his/her job demonstrating technical ability, understanding of job expectations and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Lead safe, effective classes with appropriate variety and progression.

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Motivate participants and strive for participation adherence.

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Begin and end classes on time.

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Provide an education component to class.

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Be observant and sensitive of participants’ needs, based on self-report or provided medical history information.

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Make necessary announcements to keep participants informed of registration, policy changes, etc.

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Complete occurrence screens when necessary.

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Assist participants in decision-making regarding class changes and make-ups.

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Maintain accurate attendance reports for each class.

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Observe, practice, research or study as necessary to acquire skills/knowledge for each class.

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Prepare appropriate lesson plans for each appointed class.

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Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to class starting time to set-up equipment and greet participants prior to each class.

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Return all equipment to its appropriate storage location, and ensure area is tidy and clean before leaving.

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Follow established procedures for finding substitute instructors.

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Report equipment and facility failures to supervisor.

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Attend required training sessions and staff meetings.

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Participate in performance review process.

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Attend conferences and symposiums, as available.

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Maintain current CPR certification and renew other certifications, as necessary.

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Programs and services conducted to achieve the mission of UW Health of patient and family care, education, research, and community outreach.

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Programs must enhance the credibility of UW Health both in the community and on a national level.

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Effectiveness of the programs and services are evaluated through user surveys and performance evaluations at which time changes and improvements are made.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School

or Equivalent

Required

B.S. degree in exercise science or related field

Preferred

Experience as a personal trainer or teaching group exercise classes

Required

1 year

teaching group exercise classes

Preferred

Current CPR/AED

Required

Certification as instructor in specialty area

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Classes are scheduled from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday and on weekends

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Special events may be assigned, as needed

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This is a temporary position, with wages being paid when classes are in session (approximately 44 weeks per year)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.