FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

City of Trussville; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Trussville is seeking Fitness Instructors to develop and run health, fitness and wellness programs for the community. You will design training/testing activities, lead group classes, and monitor participants to ensure safety and effectiveness.

The role involves evaluating program outcomes, coordinating with staff and vendors, and performing routine fitness center operations and maintenance. Certifications in CPR/AED, First Aid, and relevant fitness credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Driver's license and basic fitness certifications required or preferred.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certifications must be current.
• Twelve college credits in Physical Education, Health Promotions, Health Education, Exercise Science or Kinesiology.
• Preferred: ACSM, CSCS, or PT/Group Exercise certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop health, fitness and wellness programs for the community.
• Instruct group classes and monitor fitness center attendees.
• Assess program effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Communicate with staff, public and vendors about programs and services.
• Assist in daily fitness center operations, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory.

Skills

Driver's license

First Aid certification

CPR & AED certification

Education

Twelve hours college coursework in PE/Health fields

ACSM Certification

Strength & Conditioning Specialist Certification

Personal Training or Group Exercise Certification

Job description

Individuals working as Fitness Instructors are responsible for the development of a variety of health, fitness, and wellness programs in an effort to improve the overall health of the community. They design physical ability training/testing programs, administer fitness and rehabilitation programs, and may instruct group classes. Employees in this job class also monitor attendees of the fitness center and participants of their programs as a way to assess the effectiveness and safety of their programs. Fitness Instructors primarily work within fitness and recreation facilities with occasional visits to offsite fitness locations. Their work is evaluated by a Fitness Center Director for completeness, safety, and effectiveness.

• Assists in the development of a variety of health, fitness and wellness programs based on gathered information, participant needs and trends within health and wellness, in order to improve the overall health and wellness for the community.
• Participates in the administration of fitness and rehabilitative programs by working one-on-one with clients, instructing group classes and monitoring attendees of the fitness center to ensure safe and effective implementation.
• Participates in the assessment of the health, fitness and wellness programs to determine their effectiveness and make adjustments when necessary.
• Communicates information to and interacts with a variety of individuals internal and external including employees, the general public, vendors, etc. in regards in programs and services provided by the department.
• Participates in the day-to-day operations of the Fitness Center by performing general tasks, administrative duties, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, and inventory monitoring tasks in order to ensure a clean and safe environment.

• Driver's license.
• CPR and AED certification.
• First Aid certification.
• Completed twelve hours of college coursework in any of the following areas: Physical Education, Health Promotions, Health Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or other Health/Physical Education courses.

Option B

• Driver's license.
• CPR and AED certification.
• First Aid certification.
• Work experience conducting organized fitness activities such as aerobics, weight training, flexibility training, and/or relaxation classes.
• Work experience conducting field testing such as obstacle courses, cardio-respiratory endurance testing (e.g., running), and muscular endurance tests (e.g., sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups).

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of an American College of Sports Medicine Certification.
• Possession of a Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification.
• Possession of a Personal Training or Group Exercise Certification.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily within fitness and recreation facilities. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. along with the frequent use of various types of fitness equipment. May be exposed to bodily fluids (e.g., urine, sweat, saliva, blood, etc.).

Physical Demands

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of physical fitness to maintain physical strength and endurance. May involve regular prolonged periods of balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or running. May involve regular lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the City of Trussville at any time.

CITY - GRADE 15