Fitness Instructor - Manning​/Patient Health and Wellness; Part Time

Fitness Instructor - Manning - Employee/Patient Health and Wellness (Part Time)

Manning House I, 450 W. Paseo Redondo, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Posted Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Salary: $16.50 - $22.10 depending on experience

Schedule:

Flexible with evenings

JOB PURPOSE
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A Fitness Instructor is responsible for facilitating assigned fitness classes to participants in a safe and organized manner. The employee will provide instructional orientations, fitness, yoga, and/or wellness classes, as well as completing assigned clerical or administrative tasks that support fitness program operations. In this role the Fitness Instructor is responsible for providing direct fitness instruction and support to participants that requires independent judgment within the defined scope for the position, and at a location assigned by management.

A Fitness Instructor works with general supervision and review, and any work problems involving departures from standard policies, interpretations, or procedures will be presented to the supervisor for review and direction on resolution.

The primary goal of the El Rio Health Fitness Instructor is to support El Rio’s Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Completes all fitness training tasks, duties, and assignments supporting departmental operations and objectives within established time frames; meeting established rates of performance for the quality and quantity of work for the position; demonstrating a level of quality, efficiency, and accuracy in the employee’s job performance that ensures the highest standards of excellence.
• Provides and leads exercise/fitness sessions in one or more of the assigned fitness areas, such as: low impact aerobics, stretching/flexibility, yoga, general fitness, Zumba, and/or specialty training.
  • Advises participants on program and class procedures and policies.
  • Conducts induction classes for all new participants and users.
  • Provides fitness training service, such as: screening of participants, fitness assessments, prescribing lifestyle changes, dietary considerations and health or fitness development plans.
    • Provides participants with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.
  • Maintains the integrity of group fitness classes, by ensuring that participants are properly registered for classes.
  • Educates participants on proper form, technique, anatomy, contraindications, and modifications of fitness training.
    • Plans routines, chooses appropriate music, and chooses different movements for each set of muscles, depending upon participant’s capabilities and limitations.
    • Observes participants and informs them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
    • Offers alternatives to participants during classes to accommodate different levels of participant fitness.
    • Instructs participants in maintaining exertion levels in order to maximize benefits from fitness routines.
    • Teaches proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
    • Prepares and presents wellness educational demonstrations and lectures.
  • Tracks the progress of participants and maintains participant files as appropriate.
  • Sets up and monitors class equipment and ensures its return in serviceable condition; ensures that fitness training is conducted in a safe and healthy environment.
  • Ensures that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required.
• Assists participants with questions; maintains a positive exercise/fitness experience for all class participants.
• Consistently delivers excellent customer service, providing a professional, efficient, and cheerful demeanor at all times.
• Ensures that training expenses are maintained within assigned budgetary allocations, supporting the cost-effective use of materials, supplies, and equipment by limiting waste of all organizational supplies and resources.
• Maintains a proficient level of technical knowledge by attending…