FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Dearborn, City of (MI); Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 3,500 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dearborn seeks dynamic fitness instructors to lead diverse group classes at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. The ideal candidate has strong background in formats such as Strength and Conditioning, Cycle, Cardio Kickboxing, Barre, Pilates, and Dance.

Must be CPR certified or able to gain certification within 90 days, and hold a primary group exercise or specialty certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR certified or able to gain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must hold a primary group exercise certification or specialty certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must submit to a criminal history check, drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Instructs programs, activities, and events as required.
• Resolves problems and complaints from members and class participants.
• Follows building policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Reports problems as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Willing to sub for other classes on the schedule.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Public speaking

Record keeping

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

CPR certification

Primary group exercise certification or specialty certification

Tools

None

Job description

RATE OF PAY: $20.00 – $28.00 per class

HOURS: Weekday mornings, weekday evenings, and weekend mornings.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

An employee in this position provides group exercise classes at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. The facility is open early morning to late evening seven days a week. We are seeking dynamic, knowledgeable instructors to lead diverse group classes. The ideal candidate has a strong background in formats such as Strength and Conditioning, Cycle, Cardio Kickboxing, Barre, Pilates, and Dance. We require instructors who can make training accessible, safe, and motivating for all fitness levels.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Functions essential to attaining job objectives):

• Supervises and/or instructs programs, activities, and special events as required.
• Resolves problems and/or complaints from members and class participants.
• Follows established building guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings
• Reports problems as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Willingness to sub for other classes/formats on the schedule as needed.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of teaching methods as required for particular class.
• Considerable knowledge of the equipment needed for particular class.
• Considerable knowledge of basic anatomy: muscles, bones, joint actions etc.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the particular class or activity specified.
• Ability to lead, instruct and advise individuals participating in the class or activity specified
• Ability to speak and work with the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with other employees, program participants, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• The duties require a responsible, mature, dependable individual with considerable public contact experience and ability.
• Willingness and ability to accept responsibility for building facilities and to resolve problems and complaints.
• Experience teaching group classes preferred.

Qualifications

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be CPR certified or able to gain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must hold a primary group exercise certification or specialty certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must submit to a criminal history check, drug screen and physical.