Specialty Fitness Instructor III (Mat Pilates, Zumba, Nia, Yoga, Bodyshred, P90x, Barre, Etc...)

Description

Responsible for the instruction and promotion of various types of fitness programs, individual and group fitness.

Specialty Fitness Instructor III pay rate: $23.5337

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Develop and teach class content appropriate to the course description and level; develop appropriate tools necessary to offer quality; provide feedback to class participants and proper instruction in use of support materials.

Monitor participants and their ability to participate and ensure their attire is applicable to properly perform, i.e., shoes, etc., if applicable.

Provide a safe environment for all participants; enforce all general building policies if applicable; complete any necessary reports and forms, i.e., Incident Reports, Health Forms, Attendance Records, Supply Requests, etc.

Attend scheduled meetings as required; responsible for finding a dependable, appropriate substitute upon their absence.

Responsible for preparation for program activities; prepare lesson plans, organize relative equipment; may be required to set-up and break-down materials used for instruction.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Perform related work as required and assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Work under the direct supervision of the assigned Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

INDEPENDENCEOF ACTION:

Work is performed in accordance with standard practice and methods requiring initiative to complete recurring assignments independently and judgment to determine which of many methods are applicable in any given situation. Finished work is reviewed for accuracy, quality and completeness. Unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT:

Performed in an indoor setting where the incumbent may be subject to noise and distraction; requires extended periods of hearing and speaking in a loud voice for up to an hour at a time; requires public relations skills in handling concerns and complaints; entails working closely with others and working with little to no supervision; requires excellent organizational/time management skills. Requires muscular exertion and/or physical strain and frequent concentration on an activity where the flow of work is intermittent; requires the ability to use hands to fingers, step, reach, climb, bend, stoop, crouch and occasionally lift objects weighing less than 24 lbs.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

EQUIPMENT USED:

Telephone, copier, other office equipment; equipment necessary to teach and adhere to required policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge: Principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation; of rules and regulations; of the cardiovascular system, human anatomy; exercise science, and a variety of resistance training programming and injury prevention.

Skills: Public relations; in operation of necessary equipment; must be versatile in all developmental stages.

Abilities: Plan, organize, instruct, supervise assigned program; control large groups of people; follow instructions; remain current on the trends of the industry; communicate effectively; analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper courses of action to be taken; work with little or no supervision; analyze and correct facility safety hazards; learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Training - Fitness certification from anationally recognized organization such as ACE, AFFA, NETA, AAAI, ASFA or ACSMand/or other specialty certifications/training is required based on the area of instruction.

Experience:

Level I: Previous instructional experience preferred

Level II: Previous instructional experience required

Level III: Instructor specializes in ares such as Yoga, will

Power& grace,Zumba, Mat Pilates, Nia, etc.

Supplemental Information

Valid adult CPR & First Aid certifications are required at time of hire; American Red Cross Adult CPR, AED,& First Aid certifications are required within 45 days from date of hire.

Expectations

All team members are expected to adhere to the organizational values of ACTION and are responsible for contributing to the achievements of the organization and department. Team members are expected to continue to grow professionally and to apply their learning to their job setting.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the City of Wheat Ridge not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin or disability, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification. The City of Wheat Ridge will consider reasonable accommodations for employment to qualified applicants UPON REQUEST to the Human Resources Office.