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 part-time Group Exercise Instructor to lead classes and help participants achieve wellness goals. You will plan one-hour sessions and ensure safety and engagement in a welcoming community setting.

The role requires a current nationally recognized Group Exercise certification; prior fitness-instructor experience is preferred. Expect on-site work with regular class scheduling and strict adherence to program guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and enjoy working with people of all ages.
• Must have a current nationally recognized fitness certification in Group Exercise; experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a class period of one hour in length with exercises for all body parts.
• Include warm-up, toning, aerobics and cool-down in each lesson.
• Keeps up to date on music and latest exercise programs and fads.
• Attends workshops, meetings and other exercise classes.
• Maintains and submits all required paperwork for classes.
• Enforces all Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts guidelines.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Positive attitude

People skills

Group Fitness

Education

Group Fitness Certification

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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