Fitness Instructor I

Qualifications

• Must be able to design high-quality, up-to-date, scientifically sound, safe and effective Group Fitness Classes for a variety of student ability levels.
• Must uphold the scope and practice of fitness professionals.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all client information.
• Able to communicate effectively with clientele and staff.
• Demonstrate positive team leadership capabilities and supervision skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate positively and energetically with coworkers and participants.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain a non-judgmental attitude in working with coworkers and participants.
• Maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem solving.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Be a team player.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Able to empathize and communicate with low-income and vulnerable people.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess and maintain current certificates for the specific class format hired to teach.
• Prior experience teaching Group Fitness Classes preferred.
• Experience leading various groups of people with different fitness abilities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

  Responsibilities

  • Create safe and appropriate exercise classes for members and guests.
  • Ensure proper exercise mode, duration, frequency, intensity, and progression is established for every class with suitable variety incorporated.
  • Monitor clients during exercise session to ensure safety.
  • Ensure safe and proper usage of all exercise equipment.
  • Return all exercise equipment to their proper storage spaces and racks.
  • Demonstrate proper exercise technique with appropriately mirrored movements.
  • Give proper cues for dance moves and hydration reminders.
  • Participate in the Kroc Fitness Center Member Retention Program.
  • Problem-solve, answer basic facility questions, and provide assistance to members and guests as needed.
  • Arrive for work shift on time, prepared to work, and ready for each class.
  • Refer any questions, concerns, or complaints by clients to the Fitness Manager.
  • Monitor Group Exercise/Fitness/Gym areas for any safety problems and promptly report any problems/concerns to the Fitness Manager or other designated supervisor.
  • Follow all written and oral communications and instructions from the Fitness Manager or other designated supervisor.

    Physical Requirements

    • Regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis.
    • Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
    • Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.