Fitness Instructor-Living Well Cancer Resource Centers Part Time Days

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The schedule for this position is four 5-hour shifts 10a - 3p, Monday and Wednesdays in Geneva, Tuesday and Thursdays in Warrenville.

The Fitness Instructor reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches a wide variety of classes, including yoga, chair-based yoga and strength training, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and strength training.  challenging and entertaining group exercise classes to Living Well patients and their families.
• Lead both in-person and virtual fitness classes.
• Prepare class format/content using class design principles appropriate for the type of class and level of participants.
• Assists in planning, marketing, and implementing programs with the coordinator of Wellness.
• Cleans and organizes studio after each group exercise class.
• Attentively listens to participants, answers questions, and engages in conversation before and after classes. 
• Proficient CPR and first aid skills.
• Provides safe class environment.
• Provides feedback to class participants.
• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.
• Demonstrates complete knowledge of emergency and safety procedures including calling EMS.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in human movement (Kinesiology) or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching group exercise classes in a professional setting

Preferred:

• Healthcare experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human movement (Kinesiology) or related field

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.