Neurofitness Instructor presso Telos Residential

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Neurofitness Instructor

TIME COMMITMENT: Varies

REPORTS TO: Neurofitness & Triathlon Program Manager

JOB STATUS: Non-exempt

PAY: $30.00 per 90-minute session

Neurofitness instructors work directly with students to promote fitness interests and abilities by facilitating individual and small group 90-minute training sessions in various settings.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate frequent individual and group 90-minute training sessions with students
• Provide personal evaluations to clients on their fitness level by reviewing their abilities, physical condition and overall health to ensure that all training sessions are suitable, appropriately challenging, and goal-oriented.
• Create personalized neuro fitness routines that assist clients in reaching their fitness goals while remaining suitable to their current physical abilities.
• Teach clients on the proper techniques for all exercises, especially when using more complicated equipment, to minimize the risk of injury.
• Document and chart progress, engagement, participation at the end of each session. Charting includes objective measures (i.e., heart rate, BMI, distance, lifting, etc.) depending on the activity.
• Monitor clients on their status and make changes to their individual fitness plans based on any physical changes and increased or decreased fitness levels.
• Participate in treatment team meetings as needed to align efforts with treatment goals
• Enforce all gym policies and safety rules to reduce the chance of any accidents and to maintain a safe and comfortable environment in which clients can exercise.
• Inform clients on other healthy lifestyle changes to complement their fitness goals.
• Clean and maintain all fitness equipment so that it is ready for clients to use at any time.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required:

• Adequate athleticism (instructor will participate in fitness activities with students)
• Excellent written and verbal communication (with therapists, treatment teams, parents, etc.)
• Effective charisma and excitement to motivate and engage students
• Critical thinking to adjust training sessions, settings, and goals
• Flexible availability

Preferred:

• Current certificate in CPR/AED and First Aid
• Experience with personal training, motivating others,
• Experience with a variety of sports, health, and fitness participation