Fitness Instructor

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At Waverly Gardens, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling for care. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry--focused on helping to understand people's needs and working together to be supportive and empowering in order to build a vibrant and thriving community. You benefit from a close-knit community-based team and a supportive organization with opportunities for movement and growth.

Salary: $21.93-27+/hour, based on experience

Waverly Gardens  is seeking Full-Time Fitness Instructor to join our team. The Fitness Instructor leads, instructs and motivates individuals or groups in exercise activities in assigned PHS locations. This may include aquatic exercise activities if aquatic facilities are located on the assigned campus. The Fitness Instructor works with the Fitness Director to develop the curriculum and lesson plans necessary to ensure classes are delivered to address the wellness objectives of the participants. Additional responsibilities include: ensuring the facilities and equipment are operating safely, maintaining a high level of sanitation and cleanliness in the Fitness areas, and ensuring program and services are operated in accordance to policies and procedures as well as State and local regulations.

Current openings include:

• 7:30 am -4:00 pm, 32 hours per week and includes supporting the following locations in addition to Waverly Gardens: The Farmstead, Summerhouse of Shoreview, Scandia Shores and Harbor Crossing. 

About this Community-Waverly Gardens

Sheltered by ten acres of lush parkland, Waverly Gardens architecture reflects an aura of Old World Charm that has been revitalized and paired with today's most luxurious amenities. The community is located 15 miles north of St. Paul, just off I-35E, with nearby lakes, trails and parks. 

This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Assisted Living with Memory Care, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Care Center/Long Term Care

Address: 5919 Centerville Road, North Oaks, MN 55127

As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:
- Off-street parking
- Discounted employee meals
- Free Fitness Center access
- Employee recognition parties

Nearby towns include: Marine on St. Croix, Maple Island, Somerset, Stillwater, Oak Park Heights, Lake Elmo, North St. Paul, Pine Springs, Little Canada, Roseville, Arden Hills, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake, White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Grant, Withrow, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, Lexington, Blaine, Spring Lake Park, Fridley New Brighton, Columbia Heights, St. Anthony, Lauderdale, Falcon Heights, Maplewood, Forest Lake, Wyoming, North Branch and Oakdale. 

What Differentiates PHS
By prioritizing the needs of our people, it changes the focus of the organization (PHS) to enabling, empowering, engaging, educating and inspiring YOU and the people we all touch. You, as a team member are able to bring your talents to your work, and to access the support needed to be set up for success. Together, we all make up who PHS is.

As a faith-based nonprofit organization, PHS considers our Christian Ministry values to be at the heart of all we do and it forms the cornerstone of our identity as an organization. We strive to reflect the love of God and define our service to you and others as an expression of God’s grace. Hiring people that value and support our community and culture is as important to us as hiring people who have the skills for the position. Together, our team and volunteers offer their gifts and serve more than 26,000 older adults each year.

All are welcome
Presbyterian Homes & Services strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for residents, guests, employees, and volunteers. Our Biblical Framework and “Love One Another” Christian ministry theme (John 13:34) guide every action and help us to focus on our Mission: To honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults.

Some of the responsibilities of the Fitness Instructor include (but are not limited to):

• Conduct professional classes in balance, strengthening, flexibility, endurance and additional topics which may be of benefit to the participants of the Fitness Center.
• In cooperation with the Fitness Director, develop and implement a curriculum and schedule of classes that will address the needs of the participants of the Fitness Center and provide the variety and frequency of classes to reach a wide spectrum of participants based upon regulations and established best practices.
• Supervise open swim as scheduled to monitor the utilization of the pool, and ensure the safety of all participants (sites with aquatic facilities only).
• Administer standardized assessments in a uniform manner.
• Educate and communicate to residents and caregivers on interventions and programs.
• Maintain a safe and clean fitness area and equipment.
• Monitor vital signs: blood pressure, pulse, respiration and oxygen saturation when applicable during fitness activities.
• Complete accurate, legible and timely documentation which supports the services provided.
• Accurately capture and bill for services provided when applicable, according to company policies and procedures.
• Manages schedule to meet the needs of the resident. Flexible and adaptable to changes in the department/organization.

1. High school graduate or equivalent.  
2. Bachelors degree preferred in related field or equivalent experience in fitness industry. 
3. Current Red Cross certification in CPR and First Aide.
4. Certification from a Nationally Accredited organization for personal training and group fitness  such as:  American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NASCA) and / or  National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). 
5. Must have the ability to relate professionally positively, and work cooperatively with residents, guests, families and employees at all levels. 
6. Able and willing to travel to other PHS communities. 
7. Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
8. Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

    

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options and services for older adults. There are over 7,500 team members like you at PHS, serving more than 26,000 older adults through 60+ PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® and other community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive®, the largest geriatric primary care practice in MN, providing comprehensive care for over 15,000 older adults.

An Innovative Leader: Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an Innovative Leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being. PHS is now one of the largest nonprofit senior housing and services providers in the US.

Our strong focus on our employees, means we are committed to an environment where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to team growth from within, roughly 80% of leadership roles are filled through the development of people like you. To learn more about PHS culture, benefits and team development, we invite you to visit the "Careers" section of our website.

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PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.