Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of Group Exercise Leader reports to the Center for Exercise Manager. This position is responsible for presenting and instructing group exercise classes.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Teach scheduled classes demonstrating proper workout techniques
• Prepare equipment and instructional guide for class
• Ensure that safety standard are maintained and all policies and procedures are followed
• Ensure that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in related field, required. Minimum 5 years experience and current enrollment in a program will be considered in lieu of.
• Licensure and Certifications: Group Exercise Certification or Personal Trainer certification from an accredited program, required. CPR required within 90 days.
• Experience: Previous experience in a kinesiology setting, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.