Exercise Instructor - Patterson

City of Murfreesboro, TN; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Part-Time Fitness Wellness Instructor to conduct safe aerobic, exercise, aquatic, or conditioning classes sponsored by the Department.

The role requires current CPR/AED certification and the ability to adapt routines every six weeks, including evenings and some weekends to accommodate community programs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent required.
• Must possess current Fitness Wellness Instructor certification by a credible certifying agency.
• Knowledge of current fitness science and ability to apply it while instructing classes.
• Ability to design class activities for beginner, intermediate and advanced movements.
• Ability to instruct patrons in proper exercise techniques.
• Ability to work with different age groups.
• Ability to work flexible hours with some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to learn and follow City policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned aerobic, exercise, or fitness classes in a safe manner.
• Communicates effectively with participants in spoken and written English.
• Keeps activity area and storage area neat and assists participants with equipment.
• Changes fitness routines at least every six weeks.
• Finds a substitute instructor when needed.
• Works evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Attends meetings and training sessions when scheduled.
• Enforces the rules and regulations of the facility for safety.
• Renders aid as needed, including CPR/AED and using AED device.
• Communicates information to assigned supervisors in a timely manner.
• Monitors class participants to ensure proper exercise techniques.
• Assists with other City fitness programs and camps when requested.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Lesson planning

Instructs exercise

Age groups

Flexible hours

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Description

The Part-Time Fitness Wellness Instructor is responsible for conducting a safe and effective aerobic, exercise, aquatic exercise, or conditioning class sponsored by the Department.

The Part-Time Fitness Wellness Instructor is responsible for conducting a safe and effective aerobic, exercise, aquatic exercise, or conditioning class sponsored by the Department.

Essential Functions

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Instructs assigned aerobic, exercise, or fitness classes in a safe manner.
• Keeps activity area and storage area neat and assists participants in putting up equipment.
• Must change fitness routines at least every six (6) weeks.
• Finds a substitute instructor when needed.
• Works evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Attends meetings and special training sessions when scheduled.
• Enforces the rules and regulations of the facility for the safety and welfare of staff and participants.
• Renders aid as needed, including administering CPR and using and AED device.
• Accurately communicates information to assigned supervisors in a timely and useful manner.
• Monitors class participants to ensure proper exercise techniques are being used and assists participants who need assistant or are in physical distress.
• Assists with various exercise programs and camps throughout the City when Fitness Wellness Instructors are requested.
• This list of examples is not comprehensive.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Work is performed typically standing and walking; however, bending, stooping, sitting, reaching, squatting, hopping, jumping, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying recreational equipment and supplies weighing up to ten (10) pounds is required on an intermittent basis.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent required.
• Must possess a current Fitness Wellness Instructor certification by the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), or American Council on Exercise (ACE) or another credible certifying agency.
• Knowledge of current fitness science and the ability to use such knowledge while instructing class.
• Ability to design class activities to accommodate beginner, intermediate and advanced movements for a variety of fitness classes.
• Ability to instruct patrons in proper exercise techniques.
• Ability to work with different age groups.
• Ability to work flexible hours with some evening and weekend work required.
• Ability to learn and follow City policies and regulations.

Special Certifications And Licenses

• Must possess current CPR/AED certifications or the ability to acquire same within three (3) months from date of hire. Failure to obtain the CPR/AED certifications within three (3) months will result in termination.

Equipment Usage

• The Fitness Wellness Instructor should be able to use different kinds of sound equipment.
• The Fitness Wellness Instructor also uses dumbbells, stability balls, weighted bars, resistance bands and other exercise equipment while conducting the exercise class.

The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Information

This position requires working Monday through Friday with some weekends.

This position is not eligible to participate in the City's benefit plan