Group Exercise Instructor

Continuous until filled

Under general supervision, conducts and supervises basic/specialized physical fitness aerobic classes and programs for various age groups, develops lesson formats and choreography; works various schedules; and performs related duties as required.

Varies from Monday-Friday 6:00 am-9:00 pm, Saturday 6:00 am-1:00 pm. (These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

• Instructs large groups and maintains control of large class settings.
• Instructs fitness level I or II progressions and follows the fitness level progressions.
• Prepares and choreographs class programs with minimal supervision.
• Teaches classes including, but not limited to, muscle conditioning, step aerobics, spinning, yoga, and Pilates.
• Gives verbal instructions and simultaneously gives physical demonstrations.
• Maintains a rhythm; demonstrates safe and effective moves and flexibility exercises.
• May provide guidance on nutrition and wellness.
• Maintains own music library, ensures proper and safe operation of aerobic fitness equipment and accessories as it pertains to the class.
• Provides information to the public on class programs, activities and events at the sports complex.
• Assists in administering first aid.
• Must maintain an average of ten participants in class, per session.
• Performs related duties as required.

Completion of thirty (30) semester units with a major in physical education, kinesiology, exercise science or a related field and one (1) year of full‑time, paid group exercise instruction experience. Health club experience strongly preferred. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis up to one (1) year.

• Aerobic movement.
• Basic training principles and safety guidelines.
• Proper stretching and exercise techniques.
• Class components/structure.
• Basic anatomy and physiology.
• Organization and leadership techniques.
• Sports, fitness, and wellness principles, activities, and programs.
• Safe use of equipment.
• First‑aid and CPR.
• Interpersonal skills, using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Organize the activities of individuals and groups using the sports and fitness facilities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Apply First‑Aid and CPR.

Possession of valid American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR certificate is required. Must possess a valid certification from a nationally recognized organization such as American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), American Council on Exercise (ACE), and any other nationally recognized certification in basic group exercise, aerobics/body sculpting, step or muscle conditioning class.

Online certificates are not acceptable. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Positions in this class normally:

• Require standing, walking, jumping, crouching, stooping and bending.
• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate objects.
• Require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects which may weigh 40 pounds and up to 60 pounds.
• Require arduous exercise, and/or workout.
• Require to work evenings and/or weekends.

Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete and include any and all required documents. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the recruitment process, which will consist of the following sections:

• SME review, no weight
• Selection Interview, 100%

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above exam types and/or weights. Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant’s indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest…