Fitness Instructor

Provides group fitness instruction for Indoor Cycling and/or Tai Chi classes, monitors, educates patrons on fitness and safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.

Responsibility and skills needed to perform the functions of the job increase with the level of Senior Fitness Instructor.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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 emergency procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public.

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.


* Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provides adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down or teaches to a specific format.


* For each class, plans class curriculum, and prepares music and appropriate equipment, setting up and taking down equipment as required.


* Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for diverse participants with varying skill levels.


* Provides a safe, effective and supportive learning environment.


* Keeps supervisor informed of customer and facility needs.


* Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are followed.


* Keeps accurate track of class attendance.


* Responsible for finding a dependable, appropriate substitute upon their absence.


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