Fitness Instructor II & III Chilson Center - Part Time

Overview

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

Provides quality fitness instruction for the benefit of the participants. The days of work and hours will vary with each class. This position will report to a Recreation Coordinator.

The salary range for this position is $13.65-$20.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Position will remain open until filled.

• Provide safe and effective class instruction to registered participants; provide make up sessions as required
• Develop and implement lesson plans
• Participate in required trainings & safety meetings
• Inspect classroom/program environment and equipment to insure safety
• Handle emergencies according to established procedures
• Keep current on the trends and advancements in the area of assigned class activity/training utilizing approved educational sources
• Complete and maintain accurate administrative & record keeping tasks including but not limited to participant medical assessments, written consent forms, written exercise plans, guest evaluations, descriptions for promotional brochures

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of activity required.
• Strong oral communication skills required.
• Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with diverse groups required.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment and diplomacy required.
• Ability to build and maintain strong participant enrollments.

Education and/or experience:

• Instructor II: Course work in recreation, education or related field preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) months of experience teaching specific exercise/fitness classes discipline required or a minimum of 3 months class participation and ability to complete supervisory led training within 45 days of hire.
• Previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity required.
• Instructor III: Degree in recreation, education or related field preferred. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience teaching a variety of fitness classes required. Previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity required.

Licensure and/or certifications:

• Instructor II: Current CPR & First Aid certificates or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date required.
• Instructor III: Current certification from a nationally recognized primary group exercise certification organization preferred (e.g ACE or AFAA). Current CPR & First Aid certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date required.

Core Competencies:

• Accountability
• Integrity
• Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust
• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Safety
• Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness

Audio-visual equipment, exercise and sports equipment

Must be able to physically & safely lead and demonstrate the skill and/or activity.

Will be required to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends. May require pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, positioning and moving equipment necessary for the activity.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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