Job Description
Hopedale Medical Complex is seeking a Fitness Instructor to support our rural wellness center and healthcare campus. In this role, you will design and lead safe, engaging individual and group fitness programs for patients, residents, and community members across all ages and abilities. Responsibilities include conducting fitness assessments, developing personalized exercise plans, monitoring progress, and educating participants on safe movement, injury prevention, and healthy lifestyles. You'll collaborate with therapy, nursing, and medical staff to support rehabilitation, chronic disease management, and long-term wellness in a supportive, community-focused setting.
Responsibilities
- Design and lead individual and group fitness classes for diverse ages and abilities
- Conduct fitness assessments and develop personalized exercise plans
- Monitor participant safety, form, and response to exercise during sessions
- Collaborate with clinical and therapy teams to support rehab and chronic disease programs
- Educate participants on exercise technique, injury prevention, and healthy lifestyles
- Track participant progress and adjust programs based on goals and medical guidance
- Maintain a clean, safe fitness environment and ensure proper equipment use
- Support wellness center events, programs, and health promotion initiatives
- Document sessions and follow organizational policies and safety protocols
Required Skills
- Group fitness instruction
- Exercise program design
- Fitness assessments
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- CPR and First Aid
- Heart rate and vital sign monitoring
- Safe equipment use and maintenance
- Client progress tracking
- Rehabilitation and senior fitness support
- Health and wellness education
