Fitness Instructor

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Part‑time, contract, non‑exempt position. This position is not graded.

Provides physical fitness instruction, demonstrates appropriate techniques, and provides guidance to participants in area(s) of certification. Class offerings and schedules vary and are administered to participants at all levels of expertise.

Work is performed in a variety of recreation facilities, indoor, outdoor and aquatics facilities. Work may be outdoors with exposure to varied weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, vision and other communication capabilities, manual dexterity, tactile senses, personal mobility and physical reflexes and strength sufficient to effectively and efficiently perform essential job functions.

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is essential to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

Pay is set according to contract and by assignment. Session rates are from $15 through $30 per session depending on certification, class size, and assignment.

• Instructs fitness classes on land or in water, that include, but are not limited to, aerobics (high and low impact, step, muscle sculpting, and bootcamp), circuit training, stretching and toning, spinning, weight training, body toning, stretch and flex, yoga, pilates, kick boxing, resist‑a‑ball, martial arts, or weight training to meet the needs of established programming.
• Teaches through formal and/or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform activities; acts as a mentor to allow customers to learn various aspects of physical fitness, training, and the benefits of participation.
• Plans and organizes various recreational fitness activities to meet the goals and objectives of the program(s) offered.
• Keeps current on trends and training in the area of aerobics and fitness to maintain appropriate, required certification(s).
• Maintains attendance records for participants; distributes and collects class evaluations for review and assessment.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area; answers questions and resolves problems or conflicts between participants to promote a positive environment.
• Prepares and presents various special and recurring reports; completes lesson plans, incident reports, time sheets, registration cards, and collects participant fees, when necessary and required.
• Works with customers to assess needs and expectations to promote active, healthy lifestyles.

No specific educational requirement. Fifty hours experience as a fitness instructor in an organized, specialized recreation program in a specific area(s) is required. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Certification as an aerobics instructor, fitness trainer, martial arts, gymnastics, yoga, water fitness instructor, or any fitness area, as dictated by the program offering, by a nationally recognized organization such as ACE, AFFA, IDEA, NESTA, AFTA, AIFE, NCSF, NAFC, etc.

First Aid and CPR certifications required.

Considerable Knowledge of: Principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects; safety hazards and necessary safety precautions; anatomy sufficient to demonstrate correct body mechanics; aerobic exercise and fitness practices and techniques sufficient to perform a variety of duties related to the…