Fitness Instructor

General Description

THIS IS NOT A CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

Duties of Responsibilities

• Instruct fitness classes.
• Represent the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department at fitness classes for interpretation of the rules and regulations.
• Report to the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department any problems that may occur during class.

Work Environment

• Hours Worked: Assigned location of class. Hours determined by schedule set for fitness classes by the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department, Leisure Service Division.

Communications Skills

• Read and comprehend directions from the Leisure Service Supervisor or Manager concerning rules and regulations.
• Act as a mediator and supervisor if a dispute occurs during class.

Physical Involvement

• Standing, bending, and moving constantly during class instruction time.

Mental Involvement

• Must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Comprehend verbal or written direction and instructions from the Leisure Service Supervisor.

Human Relations Involvement

• Monitor and respond in a responsible manner in various situations.
• Maintain an objective attitude, tact, and discretion under conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Age 18 or older with a background and certification in Fitness instruction.
• Certifications in multiple fitness programs (desirable).

Health Insurance

• Comprehensive medical benefits options provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.
• Coverage effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment.
• Dependent coverage also available.

Voluntary Insurance Plans

• Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance Plans (Voluntary Life, Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability).

Lifetime Insurance

• Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company.
• Premium cost covered by the City of Kenner.

Retirement System

• The City of Kenner's regular full-time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana.
• Both the City of Kenner and the employee contribute the required percent to the system.
• The employee's contributions are kept on account and will be refunded if the employee leaves employment before they are retirement eligible.

Deferred Compensation

• The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual.
• This is a voluntary investment program that employees are allowed to participate in at a contribution rate of their choice (within designated maximum and minimum limits, as set by Plan Document).
• The City of Kenner does not contribute to the 457 Plan.

Holidays

• Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor.

Annual and Sick Leave

• Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave.
• Accrual of hours increases based on the number of years of service.

Working Test Period

• Upon appointment to a position in the classified service, the employee shall serve a working test period of six (6) months, unless extended.

EAP

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program which provides a professional to help employees and their families to resolve problems.
• This service is 24 hours / 7 days per week, voluntary participation, and confidential.