Specialized Group Fitness Instructor

PAY RATE: $23.00/hr

Specialized Group Fitness Instructors are certified by a specialty organization that involves an extensive period of training for the certification process and sometimes extra fees paid by the Instructor on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis for upkeep of this certification, outside of regular CECs. The certifications and fitness classes include but are not limited to:

• All Les Mills formats
• Yoga
• Pilates
• Pilates Reformer
• Zumba
• Indoor Cycle/Spinning
• TRX
• Tai Chi
• Qigong
• Barre

This position is directly supervised by the Fitness Specialist and Fitness Coordinator, and will assist in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to:

• Instruct one or more of the above specialty fitness classes for various participant levels.
• For Les Mills and Zumba:
  Must teach the pre-choreographed programs without adding their own exercises.
• Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form.
• Enforce policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas. Execute risk management plan.
• Maintain specialty fitness certification.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and equipment storage areas.

Community Resources is committed to providing high quality park, recreation, family and cultural services and facilities that inspire enjoyment, learning and wellness in the lives of those who live, work and play in Lakewood. We value leadership, integrity, communication and connection, diversity and adaptability.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.

• Nationally recognized and accredited certification pertinent to class format
• Current CPR/First Aid certification

Receives general supervision from the Fitness Specialist.

• Experience working with a wide array of populations and/or conditions.
• Minimum of 6 months teaching experience.

Current CPR and First Aid certification.

* refer to specific certification requirements above

• Awareness and recognition of exercise contraindications
• Adherence to class format
• Reliable and punctual
• Recognition of safety concerns
• Working knowledge and aptitude in fitness.
• Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use a computer, knowledge of Microsoft Word and/or time entry system
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other City personnel and the general public.
• Experience in large group presentations highly recommended
• Ability to recognize deficiencies in class and make necessary modifications as needed
• Proficient in teaching to the beat of the music (32-count) *
• Willingness to encourage participation in other fitness programs offered by the City of Lakewood

• Telephone
• Computer
• Microphone
• Stereo
• Fitness equipment

Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.