Fitness Instructor - In Person

Have fun and build great relationships while supporting the community and helping with health goals of seniors!

These roles are part-time and in-person across Alameda County.

Job title: Fitness Instructor; In-person

Department: Fall Prevention Program

Pay: $25 - $35.00/hour with typical starting wage at $27/hour

General Description

The Fitness Instructor will lead physical fitness classes to older adults at a partner site located in San Leandro, CA in the East Bay. Classes will be evidence based programs that focus on balance, cardio, flexibility, and strength training. The Instructor will provide detailed instruction on proven techniques and methods of Fall Prevention and ensure each participant is following the program.

The position is part-time, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, about 4.5 hours per week between 10:30AM and 12:00 PM (ideal for individuals who need morning hours, especially if they have afternoon or evening obligations), although the specific times may vary. Class sites may be added or changed to another within Alameda County as business needs change. 

We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group. Some candidates may see a long list of job requirements and feel discouraged because they don’t match every single bullet point – we suggest, please apply anyway. We don’t believe in a “perfect” candidate - if you believe this is a role that you’ll be excited to work in every day, want to be a part of a culture like ours, and show aptitude to learn while doing, please apply.

We are looking for candidates with experience in either fitness and/or working with elders. If you don't have experience in one of these areas, don't worry—we provide training to ensure you are well-prepared to work with this population or in a fitness capacity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Instruct Fall Prevention group fitness classes for seniors 60+
• Assist participants in getting equipment for the class
• Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form
• Enforce safety policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas
• Educate participants in fall risk awareness and prevention
• Attend continuing education workshops offered by Spectrum, our community partners and other affiliated organizations
• Register new participants
• Maintain and compile class attendance information daily
• Report participant fall information using computer program as assigned
• Consult participants who have experienced a fall, identify the cause of the fall, and make recommendations about preventing additional falls
• Attend required staff meetings, 1:1 meetings with FP program manager, training sessions and special events in person and virtually
• Work with Spectrum Information Technology specialists to resolve technical issues and maintain Spectrum owned electronic equipment
• Other duties as assigned

The minimum qualifications, physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while performing the primary responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary responsibilities.

We Need Someone Who Has:

• Experience in leading group exercise, personal training, or physical therapy sessions
• Experience working with multi-ethnic, multilingual and diverse physical ability levels setting
• Ability to work both independently without close oversight, and as a member of a team.
• Currently possess or obtain approved evidence based program instructor certification, and complete other trainings as required by Spectrum within 90 days
• CPR and First Aid certification required
• Must have a valid CA Driver’s License, car insurance that is acceptable to our insurance carrier, and/or reliable transportation
• The ability to pass a human performance evaluation (physical abilities test)

Nice to Have:

• B.S. in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Public Health, Physical Therapy, Recreational Therapy or related field, with emphasis on older adults and aging, or additional work in older adult fitness preferred
• Bilingual or Multilingual language skills (Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish highly desirable)
• Experience working with adults over 60 years old in a group setting.
• Ability to create and modify documents using Google Suite

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to lead exercise classes 2-4 hours a day 2-5 days a week
• Must have the ability to move furniture and equipment needed for class
• Must have the ability to verbally assist a participant who has had a fall, and call 911 if needed
• Must be able to kneel, crouch, twist, squat, bend, pull, reach above head and to side
• Must have the ability to instruct aerobic activity for 20+ minutes per class
• Prolonged standing and/or walking may be required
• Quick and sudden movements may be required
• Must be able to lift 30lbs
• Clear, loud speaking voice for clear instruction to participants, ability to use a bluetooth microphone as needed
• Must have the ability to assist participants with their weights and chairs before and during exercise class
• Must have the ability to instruct class while wearing a wireless microphone pack
• Must be able to hear class participants

Work Environment

• Mostly indoor work; some outdoor events and classes
• Required to travel between locations by personal vehicle
• Temperature-controlled office environment
• Noise level typically quiet in the office, moderate at partner sites
• Travel within Alameda County

Vaccination Policy

To protect the health and safety of our team, clients, and community, vaccination against Influenza is mandatory for this role, while COVID vaccination is highly encouraged. Given the nature of this position, which involves working closely with vulnerable populations and interacting with the public, vaccination helps minimize the risk of preventable diseases and ensures a safe work environment. Employees who are not vaccinated due to medical or religious exemptions are required to wear a 3-Ply surgical mask, KN94, KN95, or N95 mask at all times while at work, including during interactions with clients and the public, from November 1 to April 30.

General Competencies

Interpersonal

Strive for improvement in self and for Spectrum; make recommendations for improvements

Respond timely to requests for information, service and assistance

Demonstrate a positive and productive attitude; have an open mind and be objective, trustworthy, honest and ethical

Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality

Treat each Spectrum employee/manager as if they were an internal customer

Organizational

Provide outstanding customer service to all internal and external customers

Use and conserve organizational resources efficiently and effectively

Prioritize and plan work activities

Demonstrate consistency, reliability, accuracy and thoroughness

Show respect and sensitivity toward cultural differences

Promote a harassment and discrimination free environment

Follow or exceed organizational standards

Adhere to company policies and procedures; support Spectrum’s goals and values

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.