EnhanceFitness Instructor

Posting #: HR-018-2007/2008

Location: Greater Portland-Vancouver area

Hours: Part-time (4 hours per week)

General Responsibilities:

Teach a senior curriculum (EnhanceFitness) that includes flexibility, aerobics, strength and balance training. Training in the specific curriculum is provided. Classes are held three times per week and each class session is approximately one hour.

Required Qualifications

1. Current nationally recognized fitness instructor certification.
2. Current CPR certification.
3. Successful completion of the EnhanceFitness New Instructor Training.
4. Must pass drug and alcohol test and criminal background check.

Skills and Experience (preferred, not required)

1. Two years of hands-on leadership experience or an academic background in exercise science, physical education, or a related health field.
2. Knowledge of chronic diseases, special needs and issues pertaining to older adults.
3. Basic motivational and counseling techniques.
4. Must pass drug and alcohol test and criminal background check.

This position is open until filled and could close at any time.

Must complete Loaves & Fishes Employment Application and and submit with cover letter and resume to Loaves & Fishes Centers, Inc., PO Box 19477, Portland OR 97280-0477 or fax to 503.736.6322.

Loaves & Fishes Centers in an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.