Group Fitness Instructor

Essential Functions

• Teach scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time
• Provide adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down
• Instruct patrons on effective workout methods; explain proper techniques, demonstrate exercises; identify different muscle groups, and teach appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles
• Prepare appropriate equipment and music for each class
• Auxiliary patrons, answer questions, and maintain a positive exercise experience for members and class participants
• Inform supervisor of customer and facility needs
• Ensure that safety standards are met and facility policies are followed
• Follow all BPRD safety policies and procedures outlined in the Risk Management Handbook
• Complete all necessary payroll forms and utilize the electronic time and attendance timekeeping system
• Understand and follow the standard operating procedures outlined in the employee manual
• Understand and follow the Human Resource Policy and Procedure Handbook items related to this position
• Represent BPRD in a professional and positive manner
• Understand and follow the standard operating procedures outlined in the employee manual

Other Duties and Tasks

• Inform supervisor prior to running out of supplies
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with facility staff, groups, associations, agencies and individuals
• Arrive at scheduled time and be ready to work. Absences must have prior approval by the supervisor
• Responsible for personal neatness, attire, and communicating repair needs and job site neatness
• Perform a variety of tasks that range from skilled to unskilled work
• Must have a current group fitness certification
• Physical ability to instruct participants in a group fitness class
• Knowledge of and ability to operate stereo, microphone and associated group fitness equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to read, understand and interpret reports, manuals and to comprehend oral or written instructions
• Ability to prepare written reports, and report problems and repairs to the proper person
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 pounds alone or heavier with other employees
• Work may include early mornings, days, and evenings as well as weekends and holidays
• Public contact is frequent
• Work is primarily indoors
• Must maintain a fitness level acceptable to perform the skills required of the position
• Must be able to stand for 2-4 hours at one time