FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Teaches a variety of group fitness classes such as indoor cycling,strengthand cardio formats to participants of all ages from youth (ages 12+ to older adults). May also teach specialized formats based on qualifications. 

• Provides a learning experience that is healthy, positive, enriching and emphasizes safety and the joy of movement. 

• Instructs and educates patrons on safe and proper movement and equipment use, providing modifications and corrections as applicable.  

• Creates classes where technique is clearly communicated,demonstrated, and progresses logically in interest and energy. 

• Sets up equipment,maintainsattendance sheets, and communicates with patrons.

• Takesproper safety precautions,anticipateunsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents and injuries. 

• Enforces rules, regulations, and policies;maintainssafety, order and discipline of participants, and/or customers.

• Performs customer relations role which may include interacting with participants, program partners, and/or city staff to provide information and solve problems. 

• Works as part of a team, attending training, orientation and/or staff meeting asneeded andsupports and subs for coworkers and arranges for substitutes if unable to teach.

• Shares in responsibility of creating a welcoming and fun environment in respect to safety, security, inclusion, stereo equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and temperature. 

• Performs related duties asrequiredto meet the needs of the Fitness and Parks and Recreation programs includingaccuratecompletion of all required paperwork.  

• Continues education in the field,maintainscertification(s) and job knowledge to remain current with trends, teaching techniques and attends all in-house training and staff meetings. 

• Knows andcomplies withall city and department policies;participatingin professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies. 

• Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations,policiesand procedures. 

• Reports all accidents and damage to city propertyimmediately(within 24 hours).  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ability to stay actively engaged andassistwith development of exercise skills.

• Ability to evaluate conditions in assigned areas and make judgments related to safety. 

• Ability to understand andobserveparticipant behavior and monitoring exertion levels.  

• Ability to keepaccuraterecords, organize information, and follow established procedures.

• Ability totactfully and effectively communicate with participants, parents, & coordinators, with excellent customer service.

• Ability to collaborate with co-instructors about lesson plan ideas. Work closely with coordinators and fitness leads. Willingness to accept and provide feedback.

• Ability to commit to the agreed-upon schedule.

• Knowledge and strong understanding of fitness class instruction technique with the ability to provide feedback to participants while ensuring proper class management tactics.

• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of punctuality & consistency. 

• Have andmaintainacceptable background information, including criminal conviction history

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed. 

• Bachelor'sdegree in exercise physiology, kinesiology, exercisescienceor related degree.

• Nationally recognized certification or training in addition to base certification. 

• Four(4) or moreyears of experience in group fitness class instruction.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current group fitness certification fromeither: ACE, NSCA, AFAA, ACSM, AAAI/ISMA, NEDITA, ISSA, NASM, NFPT, IFPA, Certified Holistic Health and Well-Being Coach, Barre Certification, or an equivalent nationally recognizedgroup fitness instructioncertification. 

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification. 

• Three (3) years of customer service experience which includes experience in group fitness and class