Fitness Instructor

Lorain County Metro Parks; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Lorain County Metro Parks in Amherst, Ohio is seeking an energetic independent contractor to lead group fitness and related classes. You will motivate participants, ensure safety, and help with setup and cleanup while maintaining positive member relations.

A high school diploma or GED is required; certifications such as Personal Training and Group Exercise Instructor are helpful. Pay is $15.00–$30.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certifications such as Personal Training and Group Exercise Instructor are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Leads fitness and/or related classes.
• Communicates and enforces HealthPlex policies and procedures as they relate to group fitness.
• Ensures participants are performing exercises safely.
• Assists in set‑up and clean‑up of fitness programs.
• Trains participants in a manner that is both demonstrative and professional.
• Takes attendance of class each time it is held.
• Fills out the timecard accordingly.
• Finds substitutes for sickness or vacations and is willing to help sub for others.
• Develops positive relationships with members and provides motivational support and guidance.
• Communicates needs, issues and concerns to the Facility Coordinator.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Personal Training Certification

Group Exercise Instructor Certification

Job description

Description

Responsible for providing excellent and safe instruction, motivation, and support to the program participants in group exercise classes.

Independent Contractor

This is an independent contractor position.

Pay

$15.00-$30.00 hourly

Essential Functions

• Leads fitness and/or related classes.
• Communicates and enforces HealthPlex policies and procedures as they relate to group fitness.
• Ensures participants are performing exercises safely.
• Assists in set‑up and clean‑up of fitness programs.
• Trains participants in a manner that is both demonstrative and professional.
• Takes attendance of class each time it is held.
• Fills out the timecard accordingly.
• Finds substitutes for sickness or vacations and is willing to help sub for others.
• Develops positive relationships with members and provides motivational support and guidance.
• Communicates needs, issues and concerns to the Facility Coordinator.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. 18 years of age or older.
• Certifications which are helpful include Personal Training and Group Exercise Instructor.