SilverSneakers (Certified) Fitness Instructor Substitute

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Silver Sneakers Fitness Instructor with a passion for helping active older adults improve their lives through health and fitness.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and lead safe, effective and enjoyable group fitness classes to recreation center participants of various fitness levels.
• Work with older adults, promoting fitness and educating participants.
• Communicate effectively to establish and maintain working relationships with employees and the public.
• Understand and apply principles and practices of fitness programming.

Requirements

• Possess a current Group Fitness Certification and Silver Sneakers Certification.
• Have prior experience in instruction of specific specialty and experience working with older adults.
• Have a First Aid certification (preferred).
• Have an understanding and knowledge of exercise science, nutrition and wellness.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Graduation from high school or completion of GED.
• Possess a current Group Fitness Certification from an accepted national certifying organization and maintain it through Continuing Education Credits (CEC's).
• Possess a current CPR/AED certification.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Graduation from high school or completion of GED.
• Possess a current Group Fitness Certification from an accepted national certifying organization and must be maintained through Continuing Education Credits (CEC's) as required.
• Possess a current certifications in CPR/AED required.

Skills

• Personable and friendly personality.
• Dedicated and passionate about fitness and changing lives.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of exercise science, nutrition and wellness.
• Understanding of fitness programming principles.

Benefits & Perks

• FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools.
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees working 14+ hours/week).
• Paid sick leave.
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within.
• Flexible schedules.

Pay

$24.15 - $27.00 per hour.

Schedule

Flexible schedules.

About Us

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs. We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.