Instructor II, III or IV-Senior Fitness and Fitness Attendant

Job Summary

Provides quality fitness instruction for the benefit of the participants. The days of work and hours will vary with each class. This position will report to a Recreation Coordinator.

About the role

The Salary Range For This Position Is Instructor II $15.76- $21.27 per hour. Instructor III $17.33- $23.40 per hour. Instructor IV $19.07- $25.74 per hour. Fitness Attendant I: $15.16- $18.51 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective class instruction to registered participants; provide make up sessions as required.
• Develop and implement lesson plans.
• Participate in required trainings & safety meetings.
• Inspect classroom/program environment and equipment to insure safety.
• Handle emergencies according to established procedures.
• Keep current on the trends and advancements in the area of assigned class activity/training utilizing approved educational sources.
• Complete and maintain accurate administrative & record keeping tasks including but not limited to participant medical assessments, written consent forms, written exercise plans, guest evaluations, descriptions for promotional brochures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Instructor II: High School Graduate or GED required.
• Instructor III: High School Graduate or GED required, 2 Year Associate Degree or higher in recreation, education or related field preferred.
• Instructor IV: High School Graduate or GED required, Bachelor's Degree in recreation, education or related field preferred.

Requirements

• Instructor II: 1 year experience teaching or participating in the specific exercise/fitness classes discipline required.
• Instructor III: 3 years experience teaching a variety of fitness classes required.
• Instructor IV: 4 years teaching and training experience required. Experience conducting workshops and leading in-service training required.

Skills

• Knowledge of activity required.
• Strong oral communication skills required.
• Work effectively and diplomatically with diverse groups required.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment and diplomacy required.
• Build and maintain strong participant enrollments.

Benefits

Includes Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan), Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours).

Pay

The Salary Range For This Position Is Instructor II $15.76- $21.27 per hour. Instructor III $17.33- $23.40 per hour. Instructor IV $19.07- $25.74 per hour. Fitness Attendant I: $15.16- $18.51 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This is a part-time position working an average of less than 20 hours per week. The Fitness Attendant is not an independent role. It is a secondary job to the Instructor role which pays at a different hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Instructor II: High School Graduate or GED required.
• Instructor III: High School Graduate or GED required, 2 Year Associate Degree or higher in recreation, education or related field preferred.
• Instructor IV: High School Graduate or GED required, Bachelor's Degree in recreation, education or related field preferred.

Experience

• Instructor II: 1 year experience teaching or participating in the specific exercise/fitness classes discipline required.
• Instructor III: 3 years experience teaching a variety of fitness classes required.
• Instructor IV: 4 years teaching and training experience required. Experience conducting workshops and leading in-service training required.

Certifications

• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date required.
• Silver Sneakers Foundations certifications.
• Complete supervisory led training within 45 days of hire required.
• Course work in recreation, education or related field preferred.
• Instructor IV: All of the above and current certification from a specialized nationally recognized organization required. Example: Pilates, NIA, and Yoga. Certification must include a practicum and written examination. Nationally recognized primary group exercise certification preferred (e.g. ACE or AFAA).

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Frequent light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks.
• Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Frequent exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.
• Occasional minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work.
• Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects.
• Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.

Additional Working Demands/Conditions

• Must be able to physically & safely lead and demonstrate the skill and/or activity.
• Will be required to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends.
• May require pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, positioning and moving equipment necessary for the activity.

Location

Located in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

Company Information

The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance. A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information. Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a background check, including a criminal sex offender search.