Fitness Instructor

About the role

Implements and directs physical fitness programs for various ages in a health club environment. Provides general guidance to members, supervises programs, equipment and patrons in Fitness Room, and provides orientation to new members.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous instruction on all equipment and machines.
• Assists members and guests with their workouts, being sensitive to their needs.
• Orients all subordinate staff to the Fitness Room/equipment.
• Maintains, cleans and provides general upkeep of weight equipment and cardiovascular machines.
• Maintains accurate records to be submitted in a timely fashion.
• Provides general supervision and maintains control, exercising proper disciplinary control in Fitness Room.
• Enforces all rules and regulations as set by the Department/City.
• Maintains professional attitude and open communication between supervisor, staff, members and guests.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Completion of 12 units of college level course work in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition or related subjects.
• One year experience in the area of Athletic Training, Fitness Testing, Physical Therapy or Fitness Training.
• Possession of a valid Class 3 California Driver's License and maintenance of a reasonable driving record.
• Within the first six weeks of employment, obtain and maintain current certification in Community or Stand First Aid and Community CPR.
• Obtain and maintain personal or Fitness Trainer certification by an accredited organization within 60 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of age-appropriate physical fitness workout programs suitable for a health club environment.
• General principles of health and nutrition.
• Proper usage and maintenance of weight equipment and cardiovascular machines.
• Fitness Room supervision.
• Safety and first aid practices.
• Record keeping procedures.
• Ability to effectively lead fitness level and age-appropriate activities and workouts in a health club environment.
• Train and direct subordinate staff.
• Establish and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Communicate both orally and in written form at level required for successful job performance.

Skills

• Trains and directs subordinate staff.
• Establishes and maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Communicates both orally and in written form at level required for successful job performance.

Benefits

• 30 hours of paid sick leave to be accrued and used in accordance to the City's Sick Leave Policy dated 7/1/15.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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