Fitness Instructor
Provides quality fitness instruction for the benefit of the participants. The days of work and hours will vary with each class. This position will report to a Recreation Coordinator.
The hiring range for this position is $18.00 - $24.26, depending on qualifications and experience. Position will remain open until filled.
Essential job functions include:
- Provide safe and effective class instruction to registered participants; provide make up sessions as required
- Develop and implement lesson plans
- Participate in required trainings & safety meetings
- Inspect classroom/program environment and equipment to insure safety
- Handle emergencies according to established procedures
Other duties as assigned.
Job qualifications include:
Knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of activity required. Strong oral communication skills required. Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with diverse groups required. Strong customer service skills required. Ability to handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment and diplomacy required. Ability to build and maintain strong participant enrollments.
Education and/or experience:
Instructor III: Degree in recreation, education or related field preferred. Minimum of three (3) years' experience teaching a variety of fitness classes required. Previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity required.
Instructor IV: Degree in recreation, education or related field preferred. Minimum of five (5) years' of teaching and training experience required. Experience conducting workshops and leading in-service training required. Previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity required.
Licensure and/or certifications:
Instructor III: Current certification from a nationally recognized primary group exercise certification organization preferred (e.g ACE or AFAA). Current CPR & First Aid certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date required.
Instructor IV: Current certification from a specialized nationally recognized organization required. Example: Pilates, NIA, and Yoga. Certification must include a practicum and written examination. Nationally recognized primary group exercise certification preferred (e.g ACE or AFAA). Current CPR & First Aid certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date required.
Core competencies include: Accountability, Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.
Material and equipment directly used include: Audio-visual equipment, exercise and sports equipment.
Working environment/physical activities include: Must be able to physically & safely lead and demonstrate the skill and/or activity. Will be required to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends. May require pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, positioning and moving equipment necessary for the activity.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.