Instructor III, Fitness

Job Summary

The Instructor III, Fitness position is responsible for educating patrons on proper fitness techniques and maintaining Fieldhouse class areas and storage closets.

Minimum Qualifications

- 18 years of age or older. - High school diploma or equivalent. - Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification. - Certified Instructor ACE, AFAA, NASM, USWFA, or equivalent.

Preferred but not required:

- Knowledge of related sports and activities associated with the Fieldhouse. - Personal training certification. - Additional fitness specialties and certifications.

Essential Functions

- Receive class patrons in a friendly and professional manner. - Assist patrons, answer questions, and maintain a positive experience for members. - Ensure fitness areas and equipment are clean and organized into designated storage areas. - Prepare appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class. - Instruct patrons on effective workout methods using proper techniques. - Demonstrate exercises, identify different muscle groups, and teach appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles. - Monitor equipment maintenance and report any issues or broken equipment in a timely manner. - Teach scheduled classes and provide adequate warm-ups, exercises, stretching, and cool-downs. - Ensure patron adherence to safety standards and department and facility policies. - Learn and comprehend all program information provided and convey such to patrons.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

- Knowledge of: - Human anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles. - Group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, cueing techniques, rhythm, and choreography. - Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. - Skill and Ability to: - Exhibit good leadership qualities, sound judgment, and integrity; accept guidance willingly. - Work with the public in a fast-paced and challenging environment. - Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. - Motivate class participants in a professional manner. - Learn new activities and tasks; accept and adapt to change.

Working Conditions and Aptitudes

- Duties primarily performed in a public setting, requiring constant interaction with a variety of people. - Exposure to frequent noises and interruptions. - Work effectively with crowds and uncooperative individuals during difficult situations, emergencies, or periods of continuous demand. - Work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays depending on department needs. - This position is ineligible for remote work. Essential duties cannot be completed without being physically present.

Physical Requirements

- Equal or less than 25% | Focus on a computer screen. - Equal or less than 25% | Sitting. - Equal or less than 100% | Standing, walking, bending, and other physical exertion. - Equal or less than 75% | Pushing, pulling, and kneeling. - Equal or less than 50% | Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted.