Primary Group Fitness Instructor I-IV (DOQ) (83705)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties associated with instructing or leading fitness programs and classes.
• Provides a safe, effective and supportive learning environment for diverse participants with varying skills and fitness levels.
• Stays abreast of latest trends and techniques in areas of expertise.
• Evaluates class effectiveness and recommends new classes or techniques.
• Ensures participants are performing exercises correctly and safely.
• Uses knowledge and expertise to modify class activities for various participant skill levels.
• Sets up and takes down required program equipment including exercise and audio equipment.
• Plans class curriculum and conducts individualized or group instruction in areas of expertise.
• Selects exercises, designs choreography, and creates music playlists.
• Maintains program related records and reports, including accurate class attendance records.
• Provides exceptional guest service to all participants.
• Responds to information requests, comments and complaints from participants.
• Maintains frequent communications with other staff within the Community Center and Division and reports any issues or concerns with inventory, facility conditions, policies and incidents to supervisory staff as needed.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings.
• Ensures the safety of guests and program participants by enforcing all rules and policies with staff and guests.
• May be considered as a subject expert for area of specialization and may train other staff on specific knowledge.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Group Instructor I: High School diploma or general education degree (GED). One (1) year of experience teaching group fitness classes preferred. One nationally accredited group fitness certification (NASM, ACE, AFFA) or specialized fitness certification (Les Mils, Cycling, SilverSneakers, Barre, etc.). OR the ability to obtain a certification within six months of hire. Ability to obtain CPR, AED and First Aid within three months of hire.
• Group Instructor II: High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Three (3) years of experience teaching group fitness classes preferred. One nationally accredited group fitness certification (NASM, ACE, AFFA) or one specialized fitness certification (Les Mils, Cycling, SilverSneakers, Barre, etc.). CPR, AED and First Aid certification.
• Group Instructor III: High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Six (6) years of experience teaching group fitness classes. One nationally accredited group fitness certification (NCSM, ACE, AFFA). One specialized fitness certification (Les Mils, Cycling, SilverSneakers, Barre, etc.). OR A 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification or a nationally recognized Pilates Reformer Certification with a minimum of the one-year teaching experience preferred. CPR, AED and First Aid certification.
• Group Instructor IV: Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s Degree in exercise science, kinesiology, exercise physiology or other fitness field. Ten (10) years of experience teaching group fitness classes. One nationally accredited group fitness certification (NCSM, ACE, AFFA). Two specialized fitness certifications (Les Mils, Cycling, SilverSneakers, Barre, etc.). OR A 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification or a nationally recognized Pilates Reformer Certification with a minimum of five years teaching experience. CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.