Fitness Instructor

We’re looking for a passionate and energetic Fitness Instructor to lead and supervise group fitness and wellness classes.

 

This role involves day-to-day instruction and ensuring a safe, engaging environment for participants.

At Presbyterian, we’re committed to caring for those who care for others. As a locally owned and operated organization, we foster supportive leadership and empower our employees to grow—from entry-level roles to senior positions.

 

 

Why Join Us

• Schedule: Per required need
• Exempt: No
• Location: Rev Hugh Cooper Admin Center
• Work Hours: Varied days and hours
• Benefits: PRN/PT (less than .45 FTE) employee benefits available, including medical coverage, gym memberships, and access to our employee wellness program

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in leading group fitness classes
• Passionate about health and wellness
• Comfortable working flexible hours
• Able to create a motivating and inclusive environment 

Education: High school diploma or GED required

Certifications: Nationally recognized fitness industry certification/registration preferred. Examples include:

• • ACSM, NSCA, ACE, AFAA, NETA
  • NIA White Belt or above
  • Tai Chi Chih, Tai Chi
  • Pilates Method Alliance
  • Heart Zones, Spinning, Zumba, Les Mills
  • Yoga Alliance
  • PWR!Moves, LSVT BIG, or LSVT LOUD

Experience: One year of experience in group fitness instruction preferred, especially with healthy and special populations.

• Instructs group fitness classes such as low-impact and step aerobics, indoor cycling, Pilates, strength and conditioning, Tai Chi Chih, NIA, and/or yoga
• Maintains a nationally recognized fitness industry certification/registration
• Assists with the upkeep of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials to ensure efficiency, health, comfort, and safety for patients and staff
• Maintains professional knowledge through membership in professional organizations and regular participation in in-service programs, workshops, symposia, or university classes
• Maintains patient records and documentation in accordance with facility policy
• Monitors patient responses to exercise and reports concerns to the appropriate member of the Healthplex medical or exercise team
• Performs other duties as required
• Maintains current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness
Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to ensure the patients, members and communities we serve can achieve their best health. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

USD $29.22/Hr.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.