Exercise Instructor

Kettering, City of (OH); Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Kettering is seeking a temporary, part-time Group Exercise Instructor to design and lead one-hour classes that target all major muscle groups. You will ensure a safe, well-structured session with warm-up, cardio, strength work, and cool-down, while engaging participants of all ages.

Qualifications include a current nationally recognized fitness certification in Group Exercise and a positive, customer-focused attitude. Regular on-site attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a current nationally recognized fitness certification in Group Exercise.
• Entry rate depends on related skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Positive attitude and ability to work with people of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a one-hour class period including warm-up, toning, aerobics and cool-down.
• Keeps up to date on music and latest exercise programs.
• Attends workshops and stays informed on exercise trends.
• Maintains required paperwork and enforces department guidelines.
• Ensures regular, on-site attendance and works well with staff and patrons.

Skills

Group exercise knowledge

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

National fitness certification in Group Exercise

Job description

Looking to jump into a new opportunity? Use your knowledge of group exercise to help our customers enjoy a great workout and achieve their wellness goals. The City of Kettering Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is recruiting to fill temporary part-time Group Exercise Instructor positions. The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for preparing and instructing exercise classes.

Compensation: Pay range is $20.10 to $25.05 per hour. Entry rate is contingent upon candidate’s related skills knowledge and abilities.

• Prepares a class period of one hour in length; this hour should contain exercises for all parts of the body;
• Must include a stretching warm-up, a general warm-up, toning, aerobics and cool-down in each lesson;
• Handles concerns of the public in regard to the effect of exercise on the body;
• Keeps up to date on music;
• Reads and stays informed on latest exercise programs and fads;
• Attends workshops, meetings and other exercise classes;
• Keeps the public's welfare in mind at all times;
• Maintains and submits all required paperwork for classes;
• Responsible for being aware of and enforcing all Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts guidelines;
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance required;
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Must have a positive attitude and enjoy working with people of all ages in regards to physical fitness. Must have a basic knowledge of body (muscles, bones, etc.).
• Must be able to work effectively with and maintain a satisfactory working relationship with employees, City officials, and patrons.
• Must have a current nationally recognized fitness certification in Group Exercise. Previous experience as a fitness instructor is preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer