Fitness Class Instructor - Part Time

Job Summary/Scope

Congratulations! You've landed a part-time Fitness Class Instructor position at the REC Center within the Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities Department. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct various adult and youth fitness classes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Counsels participants on proper techniques.
• Ensures all safety precautions are being used.
• Prepares fitness areas for proper set up before classes.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Skills and knowledge in proper instruction and conducting assigned fitness class.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED training certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association or an equivalent nationally recognized course in First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a wide variety of age groups.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• One or more years’ experience required or any combination of education and work experience to provide the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.

Material and Equipment

• Uses a variety of exercise equipment in connection to fitness classes.
• May require use of personal vehicle for some overnight or day travel.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Majority of work is performed in an indoor setting with a controlled environment.
• Physical activity includes prolonged standing, bending, stooping, lifting, walking and uses arms, legs and hands frequently.
• Must have the ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds and assist in lifting objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Additional Requirements

• All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
• The City is an equal opportunity employer.