Group Fitness Instructor

Are you passionate about fitness, a master at motivating others, and love nothing more than to see others get the results they've dreamed of? Well, you're in luck! The City of Lafayette is looking for dynamic, high-energy Group Fitness Instructors to join our team of fitness professionals.

In addition to designing, implementing, and leading safe, effective and motivating classes to participants of various experience levels, you also need to be organized, reliable, and able to arrive at all your scheduled classes on time.

We are hiring instructors in a variety of formats- including general group fitness, Les Mills BODYPUMP™, indoor cycling, barre fitness, dance fitness and SilverSneakers.

Fitness Instructor: Fitness Certification from accredited agency or Specialty Fitness Certification (ie, Les Mills BODYPUMP™, Zumba, Barre, SilverSneakers™, etc).

CPR certified.

1 year minimum experience.

Senior Fitness Instructor: Primary Group Fitness Certification from accredited agency (ACE, AFFA/NASM or equivalent) in addition to Specialty Fitness Certification(s).

Teaches multiple formats that we have on our weekly schedule.

Considered as a subject expert for area of specialization and may train other staff on specific knowledge.

CPR certified.

5 years of consistent teaching experience.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of city and department rules and regulations; considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation; working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles.

Thorough knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies including: the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm.SKILL: Public relations skills; demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job; choreography and music skills.ABILITY: Plan, organize, instruct, and supervise the assigned program; control large groups of people; follow written and verbal instructions; remain current on the trends of the fitness industry; communicate effectively to the participants when teaching skills; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action to be taken; work with little or no supervision, as necessary; analyze and correct facility safety hazards; write incident and accident reports, as necessary; learn and adhere to the facility TRAINING: Must hold current Fitness Certification from an accredited agency (ACE, AFAA or equivalent); Additional specialty/certifications preferred.EXPERIENCE: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Previous instructional experience preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Leads, instructs and motivates participants in group exercise activities.

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