Summary

| Community Services - Fitness | Part-Time | Central Education Campus | Available: Friday, October 22, 2021 12:00 AM

Description

The Fitness and Aquatic Center is seeking motivated, positive and energetic individuals to lead group fitness classes. A wide variety of group fitness class formats are offered at the FAC: yoga, strength, core, high intensity cardio, senior and aqua. 

 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

  • Prepare and teaches physiologically sound and safe classes, beginning and ending on time; while motivating participants and being creative.
  • Instructs patrons on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques.
  • Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for participants.
  • Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs.
  • Ensures that safety standards are met and that department and facility policies are adhered to.
  • Performs related duties as required.
  • Attend group exercise meetings and training sessions.
  • Participates in community events.
  • Follows all of the ISD 721 policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Education and Experience:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Required: Group Fitness Instructor Certification or Format-Specific Training and Certification which can be obtained upon hire. (i.e: Les Mills Body Pump certification or Silver Sneakers instructor certification)

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing, technique, and rhythm.
  • Experience working with and around people of all ages and fitness levels.
  • Choreography and music skills.
  • Ability to be professional and motivate class participants.
  • Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members.
  • Passion for fitness.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit and talk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally must aide or assist participants.
  • The employee must have a high degree of energy, be physically fit, and have the endurance to complete the workout.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works with various types of fitness equipment.

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