Certified Exercise Instructor

Fort Lupton Press; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Sick time

Free recreation center pass

Voluntary contributions

Credential and bi-lingual incentive

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

City of Fort Lupton is seeking a part-time group fitness instructor to lead and adapt classes in a safe, engaging environment under the supervision of the Fitness Coordinator.

Required: high school diploma, current fitness certification, CPR/First Aid/AED, and prior instructional experience preferred. Part-time perks include holiday pay, sick time, and recreation center access.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of group exercise teaching methods and class direction.
• Ability to lead, schedule, assess, and train participants.
• Strong customer service and effective communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences in writing and speech.
• Ability to work with city staff, community members and public.
• Teach various land group classes and maintain safe environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and adapt group fitness classes under the Fitness Coordinator.
• Promote safe, engaging and professional class formats.
• Ensure participants’ safety and class quality.
• Communicate with participants and staff effectively.
• Maintain organized, respectful class operations.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Relationships

Teaching variety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fitness certification

CPR/First Aid/AED

Job description

Summary

To provide leadership for group fitness classes in a safe and fun format, while maintaining an organized and professional manner. Under the direction of the Fitness Coordinator.

To provide leadership for group fitness classes in a safe and fun format, while maintaining an organized and professional manner. Under the direction of the Fitness Coordinator.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Basic Knowledge And Ability To Learn

• Ability to understand basic group exercise teaching methods; adjust class direction depending on level of fitness; communicate effectively with all participants; establish and maintain effective working techniques.
• Ability to effectively lead, schedule, assess, and train.
• Ability to promote and provide quality customer service.
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, community members and the general public.
• Ability to teach a variety of land group exercise classes; develop appropriate tools necessary to offer quality; and provide a safe environment for all participants.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Supervisory Responsibility

• No supervisory responsibility.

Interpersonal Communications

• Contacts with the public or employees within the organization in the interest of cooperative work accomplishment.

Qualifications And Requirements

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified instructors must possess a current Fitness Certification from an accredited agency.
• American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certifications or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Previous instructional experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duty of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, see, hear and demonstrate manual dexterity.

Supplemental Information

Part-time Employee Perks Include

• Holiday pay
• Sick time
• Free recreation center pass
• Voluntary contributions
• Credential and bi-lingual incentive, if deemed applicable to position
• Opportunities for growth

The City of Fort Lupton is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

You may learn more about the City of Fort Lupton at www.fortluptonco.gov.