Fitness Instructor I

Lee; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation seeks a Fitness Instructor I to lead high-intensity group exercise sessions at the J. Thomas Lovell Jr. Community Center.

Responsibilities include cardiovascular, flexibility, and muscular endurance classes with warm-up and cool-down, focusing on patron service and program retention. The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and valid national group exercise or personal training certification, plus CPR/AED and basic first aid.

Qualifications

• Patron service and safety awareness required.
• Experience leading group exercise classes and ensuring participant safety.

Responsibilities

• Plans and leads quality exercise classes.
• Maintains safety and enforces LSPR policies during all classes.

Skills

Patron service

Group exercise instruction

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is an accredited, gold medal award-winning agency with over 45 full-time professionals and over 300 seasonal and part-time staff who provide the Lee's Summit community with dozens of quality recreational opportunities. EOEEmployment at LSPR guarantees the opportunity to learn communication and organizational skills, professionalism, and civic responsibility while building outstanding personal and work relationships.$19.70/hourlyLee’s Summit Parks and Recreation is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Fitness Instructor I to join the dynamic team at J. Thomas Lovell Jr. Community Center. Responsibilities include conducting high intensity group exercise classes in the areas of cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and muscular endurance with warm up and cool down for each class, with emphasis placed on patron service and the retention and promotion of quality programs in the LSPR system.Job ScopeNo supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesPlans and leads quality exercise classes. Maintains safety in all classes by following LSPR guidelines, policies and procedures. Evaluates fitness classes through observation and direct contact with participants as well as through the use of written surveys. Sets up equipment and stores securely after completion of classes. Maintains cleanliness of the fitness area. Keeps attendance records of patrons in class. Checks instructor bulletin board for updates. Assures proper equipment is available for each program; inspects equipment for damage or disrepair, removes from service as needed, and advises appropriate LSPR staff. Evaluates and makes recommendations for the purchase of new or replacement fitness equipment. Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings. Ensures enforcement of rules and regulations of LSPR. Performs all other related duties as assigned.The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or related to the position.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required; and, Relevant nationally recognized certification, NCCA accredited group exercise certification, or personal training certification; and, Basic first aid, CPR and AED certification required