Aerobic/Fitness Instructor

City of New Brighton (MN); New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Brighton (MN) is seeking qualified group fitness instructors to lead multiple formats, including SilverSneakers, yoga, and Pilates. The role emphasizes safe, engaging classes and excellent customer service within NBCC policies.

Instructors should have a year of experience in group fitness or aquatic activities, hold CPR/AED and First Aid, and possess a recognized certification (ACE/ACSM/AFAA/NETA). Specialty certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Certification in Health and Wellness programming and at least 1 year experience planning and instructing group fitness or aquatic activities.
• Accredited national certifications: ACE, ACSM, AFAA, or NETA.
• Current CPR/AED & First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Current SilverSneakers certification required to teach SilverSneakers classes.
• Specialty certifications (SilverSneakers, Yoga, Zumba, Water Exercise, Tai Chi) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides group fitness classes as part of a fitness program.
• Leads quality group fitness classes as directed by the Recreation Supervisor.
• Conducts energizing, safe, and educational classes.
• Responds to NBCC policies and procedures in emergencies.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Promotes participation in fitness, aquatics, and personal training services.
• Greet participants, set up equipment, and return equipment after class.

Skills

Customer service

Group fitness instruction

Communication

Leadership

Education

CPR/AED & First Aid certification

ACE/ACSM/AFAA/NETA certificate

Tools

SilverSneakers certification

Job description

Instructs quality group fitness classes provides excellent customer service to members in a safe enjoyable and positive environment that promotes member wellness in accordance with NBCC policies and procedures. Currently seeking candidates able to teach multiple fitness class formats, including but not limited to SilverSneakers classes, yoga, Mat Pilates, and other specialized group fitness offerings. We are especially excited about instructors who can lead fun, engaging yoga-inspired classes such as Puppy Yoga, Yoga in the Park, and other creative wellness experiences.

• Plans and provides group fitness classes as one component of a fitness program.
• Leads quality group fitness classes, as directed by the Recreation Supervisor.
• Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills.
• Able to respond and follow NBCC policies and procedures in emergency situations.
• Assumes a leadership role as a professional in the area of exercise and aerobics.
• Encourages participants to continue with exercises and make healthy choices as part of the group fitness program.
• Maintains working knowledge of fitness industry to provide effective information and training to members.
• Problem solves; anticipates issues and performs at a high level of accuracy.
• Arrives 15 minutes prior to start of class, sets up equipment, and greets participants and returns equipment at end of class.
• Provides a safe; clean and supportive environment for members, guest, and staff.
• Promotes participation in membership, group fitness, aquatics and personal training services.
• Communicates regularly with the Recreation Supervisor on current utilization patterns, trends, and fees generated by the group fitness program.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Performs other program-related responsibilities as directed by the Recreation Supervisor.

• Certification in Health and Wellness programming and at least one year experience planning and instructing group fitness or aquatic activities.
• Accredited National Certification: American Council on Exercise (ACE); ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine); AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America); NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association).
• Current CPR/AED & First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire.

• Current SilverSneakers certification required to teach for all SilverSneakers classes.
• Specialty certifications (SilverSneakers, Yoga, Zumba, Water Exercise, Tai Chi) preferred but not required.
• Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness including the strength; stamina and agility to perform high aerobic levels while assisting others for a period of up to 90 min. Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking; standing; bending; reaching; and lifting up to 50 lbs. at a time.