Gym & Yoga Instructor (Part Time)

Role Overview: As a gym trainer in a psychiatric hospital, you play a crucial role in the holistic treatment and care of patients. Your responsibilities involve designing and implementing exercise programs tailored to the specific needs and abilities of psychiatric patients. This includes cardiovascular exercises, strength training, flexibility exercises, and relaxation techniques. You will conduct initial fitness assessments to determine patients" baseline fitness levels and track their progress over time to adjust the exercise programs as needed. Collaboration with mental health professionals is essential to integrate physical fitness into the overall treatment plan. Your role includes providing motivation and support to patients for participating in fitness activities, creating a supportive and positive environment in the gym setting. Ensuring the safety of patients during exercise sessions, considering any medical or psychiatric conditions they may have, is crucial. Educating patients about the benefits of physical activity for mental health and providing basic counseling on fitness and wellness are also part of your responsibilities. Documenting patient progress, exercise prescriptions, and observations related to the impact of exercise on their mental health is important. Staying updated with current research and best practices in exercise physiology and mental health is necessary for continually improving patient care. Overall, your contribution significantly enhances the therapeutic environment by promoting physical health and well-being as part of the comprehensive treatment plan for patients. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement exercise programs tailored to psychiatric patients" specific needs - Conduct initial fitness assessments and track patient progress over time - Collaborate with mental health professionals to integrate physical fitness into treatment plans - Provide motivation and support for patients to participate in fitness activities - Ensure the safety of patients during exercise sessions and adapt techniques as needed - Educate patients on the benefits of physical activity for mental health and provide basic counseling - Maintain accurate records of patient progress, exercise prescriptions, and observations - Stay updated with current research and best practices in exercise physiology and mental health Qualification Required: - Diploma in a related field (Preferred) - Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience (Preferred) (Note: Additional details about the company are not provided in the job description),