Fitness Class Instructor - Part Time

Job Title

Fitness Class Instructor (Part-Time)

Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities

REC Center

$15.00/hr

Conduct various adult and youth fitness classes.

• Conducts and instructs fitness classes for adults and youth.
• Plans routines and schedules fitness classes.
• Observes and informs participants of proper techniques.
• Ensure all safety precautions are being used.
• Prepares fitness area for proper set up prior to classes.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.

• Skills and knowledge in proper instruction and conducting assigned fitness class.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED training certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association or an equivalent nationally recognized course in First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a wide variety of age groups.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• One or more years’ experience required or any combination of education and work experience to provide the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.

Uses a variety of exercise equipment in connection to fitness classes. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Majority of work is performed in an indoor setting with a controlled environment. Physical activity includes prolonged standing, bending, stooping, lifting, walking and uses arms, legs and hands frequently. Must have the ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds and assist in lifting objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes.

Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.