Fitness Instructor

Department Overview

March Wellness & Fitness Center offers health and fitness programs, based in science, that are designed to strengthen and nurture all aspects of your daily life – no matter what your state of health or stage of life – in a safe, supportive and motivating environment.

Our emphasis is on helping you live a full and engaging life. March wellness & fitness center can support you in achieving wellness goals whether they include improving flexibility, managing a chronic illness, training for a marathon, or recovery from surgery. We believe that all of us can change for the better and that change can happen at any time in your life.

Learn more about us by visiting March Wellness

Function/Duties of Position

The purpose of the fitness instructor (relief) position is to support the development and delivery of fitness programs and to provide instruction and leadership to group exercise classes. Provide a safe, enriching environment, and build relationships with members. Instruct members on proper exercise techniques.

• Teach a variety of group exercise classes.  Greet members by name. Evaluate, correct, and instruct members on proper exercise techniques.  Proactively provide appropriate direction to members performing dangerous or harmful exercises.  Maintain a safe and clean environment for members.
• Demonstrate knowledge, ability and implementation of all polices and procedure related to the Fitness operations. Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Assist in planning, coordination, presentation and promotion of programs, classes, and events. Design and lead special programs as necessary.
• Respond to all emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Hold and maintain a NCCA accredited certification in the format taught, such as American Council on Exercise (ACE), Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA), or American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) fitness certification.
• Some positions may require additional certification.

• Experience providing strength training, cardiovascular, and flexibility training principles and techniques.

• Prior aerobic instruction, strength and/or dance experience.

• Skill in instructing and leading large groups.

• BLS HeartCode or CPR/AED certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer service skills.

• Strong leadership abilities.

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to communicate to members and staff in a courteous, friendly and professional

  manner.

• Ability to project and promote a healthy image.

• Ability to work independently, multi-task, be flexible and meet deadlines. 

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in exercise science or related field.

• Two years of experience in the fitness industry.  

• Certification in specific formats.

• BLS HeartCode and First Aid certification.

Additional Details

This position requires a high level of physical activity, including standing for extended periods of time, demonstrating equipment use, and spotting. Ability to lift a minimum of 80 pounds essential.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]