Certified Group Fitness Instructor | Active Older Adults
About the role
The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay, great benefits, and numerous opportunities for growth and impact. This is an on-call position, part-time with a maximum of 39 hours per week, paying $22.62/hour with eligibility for the 457b retirement plan. The position is not eligible for additional benefits and may have variable work schedules.
What We Offer
Location: Work on-site at various recreation centers throughout Denver.
What You’ll Do
- Provide exceptional instruction to individuals of all fitness levels
- Demonstrate professional, safe, and effective class instruction while offering ongoing motivation and feedback to class participants
- Create enthusiastic and energetic class environments while providing specific emphasis on safety and proper execution of movements
- Show a willingness to answer questions and utilize positive conflict resolution skills
- Maintain outstanding customer service standards of Denver Parks and Recreation
- Instruct SilverSneakers class formats such as: Classic, CardioFit, Circuit, Yoga, Splash, and BOOM
- Keep current on all certifications and industry practices
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
What You’ll Bring
- Current certification as a Group Fitness Instructor by a nationally recognized organization (such as ACE or AFAA)
- Certification by Healthways in any of the following SilverSneakers class formats: Classic, CardioFit, Circuit, Yoga, Splash or BOOM
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Community Health, Exercise Physiology or related field
- Experience instructing SilverSneakers classes or fitness classes for active older adults
About Everything Else
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Job Profile RG2111 Fitness Instructor Certified
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Position Type: Oncall Position
Salary Range: $22.62 - $30.99 Target Pay: $22.62/hour
Agency: Parks and Recreation
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