Fitness Instructor

Northbrook Park District; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recreation benefits discount

Job summary

Northbrook Park District is seeking a part-time fitness instructor for the Techny Prairie Activity Center (TPAC) in Northbrook, IL. Classes may be in-person or virtual, with weekday evenings and weekend sessions. Starting anticipated July 1, compensation ranges from $38.00 to $42.00 per unit.

Responsibilities include teaching group classes, developing formats, ensuring safety, setting up equipment, tracking attendance, and promoting TPAC programs. Customer service and event support are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of applicable group fitness instruction experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach group exercise classes in-person or virtual.
• Develop and implement class format and schedule to support curriculum.
• Follow facility guidelines and ensure safety with equipment.
• Arrive early to set up and inspect equipment; notify supervisor of malfunctions.
• Track attendance records and encourage participation in other programs.
• Provide exceptional customer service and address guest ideas or concerns.
• Assist with TPAC events and marketing outreach opportunities.
• Report injuries or unsafe conditions to supervisor and document as needed.

Skills

Group fitness cert

Teaching by demonstration

Positive interaction

Effective communication

Independent work

CPR/AED First Aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Techny Prairie Activity Center - TPAC - Northbrook, IL 60062

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $38.00 - $40.00

Commission: None

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Fitness

Pay & Schedule

$38.00 - $42.00 Per Unit

This is a part-time, non-exempt position, weekday evenings and weekends.

Anticipated start date: July 1st

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach group exercise classes for a specific fitness program; in-person or virtual.
• Develop and implement class format and class schedule to support established program curriculum; ensure class format is engaging and evolving to meet the needs of class participants.
• Follow, and ensure class participants follow, facility guidelines when in class and when working with equipment.
• Arrive before class start time to set up; ensure training equipment is in good condition and notify Supervisor of any malfunctions, problems, or repairs needed with equipment or teaching space; cleanup/reset after class.
• Track attendance records.
• Encourage class participants to try other classes and engage in other TPAC program offerings.
• Seek a substitute for class instruction if unable to instruct a session or receive assistance from Supervisor well in advance; act as a substitute instructor for other instructors when available.
• Provide exceptional customer service by fielding member and guest suggestions, concerns and complaints in a positive and understanding manner; provides follow-up and resolution as required.
• Assist with TPAC special events and marketing outreach opportunities.
• Report any work-related or patron injuries or incidents to supervisor and/or Risk Management; report unsafe conditions to supervisor and correct if appropriate; complete incident/accident report forms as needed.
• Perform all job tasks in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

All employees are eligible for the Recreation Benefits usage, which includes discounted and/or complimentary services.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of applicable group fitness instruction experience is required.

Skills & Abilities

• Group fitness certification through a nationally accredited organization as required for specific instruction being provided.
• Teach by demonstration throughout fitness class.
• Lead and interact positively with classroom participants – children and adults.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) month of hire.

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of subject material being instructed.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, hear, and perform body movements throughout instruction; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Demonstrate body movement, poses, stretches, and lifting as required for class format; may perform the fitness material being instructed along with class participants.
• Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.