ACTIVE LIVING FITNESS INSTRUCTOR (PART-TIME)

About the role

This is a part-time contract fitness instructor position. The starting hiring range for this position is $35 per hour. 2-5 hours per week. Schedule will dependent upon class, activity scheduling, and location.

Responsibilities

• Plans and facilitates exercise classes for which contracted employee is certified.
• Programs will utilize resources and equipment provided by Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks under the regular supervision of the Wellness Supervisors or Benefits Manager.
• Leading fitness programs to a wide range demographic of our community members in a variety of settings including but not limited to Active Living Centers, Senior Centers, Parks, LunchPlus Club sites, Community Centers, various County buildings and other organizations.
• Design and lead fitness classes.
• Modify exercise programs for all ages and fitness levels.
• Attend all scheduled fitness classes or find appropriate substitute for absences.
• Instructs and monitors participants regarding safe exercise principles and technique when participating in class.
• May be asked to teach classes at special events.
• Perform related tasks are required.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of instructor’s applied specialty.
• Able to organize effective exercise programming for participants.
• Able to communicate with participants and staff.
• Able to present ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Able to solve problems within scope of responsibility.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public.
• Able to attend work regularly.

Qualifications

• Possession of active fitness certification in designated area.
• 6 months of experience working with older adults preferred.
• Applicants who intend to personal train or utilize resistance training are required to have an active fitness certification and Adult CPR/AED certification.
• Accepted Fitness Certifications:
  • National Academy Sports Medicine (NASM)
  • American Council on Exercise (ACE)
  • National Strength Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  • International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
• Other licensures and certifications will be considered in addition to applicable work experience and degrees.
• Applicants whose expertise are in areas such as dance, yoga, Pilates, and more will need to provide at least 6 months of experience in their respective discipline.

Skills

• Eager to learn.
• Grow their knowledge base.
• Strong customer service skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$35 per hour.

Schedule

Flexible schedule dependent upon class, activity scheduling, and location.