Adapted Group Fitness Instructor

Description

• Implement group fitness programs for individuals with and without disabilities, making adaptations and modifications when needed
• Design, adapt and modify 45-60 minute therapeutic group fitness classes to meet participants' needs
• Ability to manage group dynamics to ensure program success and safety of participants
• Ensures participants' safety during group fitness sessions; follows health and safety policies, anticipates hazards, and takes appropriate measures
• Consult with supervisor regarding participant needs and adaptations as needed
• Documents participant progress in group fitness programs through daily group notes completed according to Rec2connect standards with prompt and narrative data
• Provides emotional support to participants and families when needed
• Provides a positive, supportive atmosphere during programming
• Encourages participant involvement in group programming and provides necessary support to facilitate involvement through various levels of prompting
• Participates in quality improvement projects
• Works to promote a positive, professional image of Rec2Connect to outside organizations
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services as assigned
• Develops and promotes positive working relationships within the agency
• Performs related duties as assigned

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Proficient understanding of body mechanics or exercise sciences
• Ability to adapt and modify exercises and activities to meet the needs and functions of a diverse population of people with and without disabilities
• Ability to observe participants' behaviors and develop behavior modification plans as needed
• Basic understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis and how to integrate into programming
• Fundamental knowledge of therapeutic principles and practices and the effects on participants' functioning
• Basic knowledge of disability diagnosis, conditions and limitations as it relates to exercise and participation in programs
• Ability to relate in a warm, caring, and professional manner to participants with multiple needs
• Ability to produce and maintain accurate records and reports
• Ability to plan and lead a variety of group fitness programs
• Ability to observe and document participants' progress
• Proficient understanding and adherence of Rec2Connect policies and procedures
• Ability to delegate necessary tasks to team members
• Ability to manage conflict and execute resolutions
• Demonstrate proficient written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate highly effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a four year bachelor’s degree program in exercise science, therapeutic recreation, adapted PE, intervention specialist, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, psychology, or related fields.
• Therapeutic certification/license or similar education and experience
• Preference- Applicants who demonstrate possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of experience performing tasks similar to those assigned to the position

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Ohio driver’s license
• CPR certification, required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 25 lb and other recreational equipment
• Ability to provide physical and verbal prompting when needed for up to 1 hour continuously
• Ability to demonstrate exercise and movements for clients for up to 1 hour continuously

Pay:

• Dependent upon experience.