Fitness Instructor

Job Description

The City of Eagan is hiring a part-time Fitness Instructor for Eagan Community Center. The position is part-time, recurring (year-round), and not eligible for benefits. Hours include evenings and weekends.

Essential Position Functions

• Design group fitness classes that correspond to the printed format and intensity level of class taught
• Welcome and acclimate new members by providing basic moves, modified choreography, and safety precautions
• Use proper terminology and language while teaching and cueing classes
• Be available to members to answer general health/fitness related questions before or after class
• Assist to maintain a clean and safe group fitness room for the members and guests
• Work with fitness center staff to patrol proper use of membership and equipment
• Track attendance after each class by recording total number of participants
• Complete injury reports, damage reports, and equipment or supply request forms
• Anticipate and take charge of all emergency situations including injured members, and seek out potential exercise related injuries including but not limited to: allergic reactions, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, or cardiac problems
• Promote and possibly be involved in health enhancement and incentive programs offered to members and guests
• Aid fitness center staff to drive and maintain membership
• Report problems, concerns, and suggestions to fitness coordinator
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Nationally recognized group fitness certification such as AFAA, ACE, ACSM, or NDEITA, or equivalent depending on class format
• One year experience teaching group fitness classes in a fitness center, health club, community center, or equivalent
• Experience working with and around people of all ages and fitness levels
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required
• Passion for health/fitness industry
• Able to perform all essential Position Functions under working condition requirements as described

Desirable Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Personable, positive attitude
• Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures applicable to position
• Cycling experience and/or certifications

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk loudly, and hear
• Often required to move or shift up to 25 lbs
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, reach, run, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Must be able to react quickly and spontaneously

Required Question

• Are you 18 years of age or older?
• Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?
• Please list all degrees received as well as the name, location, and course of study of all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended.
• Do you hold a nationally recognized group fitness certification such as AFAA, ACE, ACSM, or NDEITA, or equivalent depending on class format?
• Please list all group fitness certifications you hold (NA if none).
• How many years of experience do you have teaching group fitness classes in a fitness center, health club, community center, or equivalent?
• Please list all group fitness classes you have experience teaching (NA if none).
• Do you have experience working with and around people of all ages and fitness levels?
• Are you CPR/AED and First Aid certified?
• How many years of personal training experience do you have?
• Are you able to lift/move up to 25 pounds?
• Do you have the ability to perform all duties under the working conditions as described?