Fitness Instructor

City of Hoover; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hoover seeks a fitness/wellness professional to assess clients and implement personalized programs at the Recreation Center. You will monitor progress, adapt plans, and ensure safety during workouts.

The role requires CPR/First Aid certification, ability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends, and the capacity to lift and set up equipment. Experience in fitness instruction is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1+ year fitness instruction or personal training experience.
• Associates Degree or higher in fitness instruction, personal training, or related field.
• CPR and First Aid certifications (ARC/Red Cross) or ability to obtain before employment.
• Ability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift, carry and set up recreational equipment.

Responsibilities

• Test individuals for proper fitness programs and monitor performance.
• Review members' health histories and issue physician referrals for high risk members.
• Instruct members in proper use of fitness equipment.
• Schedule and conduct appointments for personal training.
• Assist with group fitness class instruction and maintain all fitness equipment; support daily recreation center operations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree or higher

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

• High School Diploma or a GED equivalent AND one (1) year or more of fitness instruction or personal training experience

OR

Associates Degree or higher in fitness instruction, personal training, or a related field;

• Currently have CPR and American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid certifications or have the ability to obtain certifications prior to employment;
• Ability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends;
• Ability to lift, carry and set up recreational equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Personal Training or Group Fitness certification

Tests individuals for proper fitness programs, implements the programs, and monitors the performance of the program; reviews members' health histories, and issues physician's referral for high risk members; instructs members in proper use of the fitness equipment; schedules and conducts appointments for personal training; assists with group fitness class instruction; inspects and maintains all fitness equipment for the fitness center; supports daily operations of the Recreation Center.