Fitness Instructor II - SilverSneakers

City of Englewood Brand; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Englewood Recreation Department seeks a dynamic Group Fitness Instructor to lead SilverSneakers classes and design personalized fitness journeys for community members.

Responsibilities include creating safe, engaging workouts, adapting for all abilities, communicating effectively with participants and staff, and attending meetings and events as needed. Must hold a national group fitness certification and CPR/AED; SilverSneakers certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of related experience.
• Must hold a nationally recognized group fitness certification and SilverSneakers Instructor certification.
• CPR/AED certification or must obtain within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Design class format and lead patrons through safe workouts.
• Inspire, educate, and empower participants to achieve fitness goals.
• Communicate effectively with employees and the public to build relationships.
• Provide professional exercise modifications for all fitness levels.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings; represent the department at events.

Skills

Group fitness

SilverSneakers

Communication

Program design

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We seek a dynamic, passionate, and motivating Group Fitness Instructor to join our fitness team. If you thrive on positively impacting others’ lives and enjoy designing personalized fitness journeys, this is the perfect opportunity! This position will lead SilverSneakers formatted Group Fitness classes as needed by the Recreation Departments.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Recreation Supervisor

Direct Reports: None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design class format and lead patrons through safe workouts, ensuring proper technique with all equipment
• Play an integral role in our mission to inspire, educate, and empower individuals to achieve their fitness goals
• Ability to communicate effectively to establish and maintain working relationships with employees and the public
• Offer professional exercise modifications as needed, catering to all fitness levels, including those with specials needs
• Attends staff meetings and required employee trainings. When requested, attends special events to promote the fitness department

EDUCATION

• Must be 18 years or older with completion of High School Diploma or GED

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Prefer at least two years of related job experience
• Any prior or current experience with SilverSneakers group class formats or newly attained a SilverSneakers Instructor certification.
• Will have knowledge of the principals and practices of fitness programming

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS

• Must have a nationally recognized certification in a group fitness format and SilverSneakers Instructor certification.
• Must have current certifications in CPR/AED or must obtain in 6 months of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to design innovative, fun, and challenging workout programs for all fitness levels
• Strong knowledge of the principles and practice of fitness programming.
• Is comfortable working with a diverse clientele ranging from young adults to elderly of all various fitness levels in a group setting
• Availability to include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and occasionally at different locations within the community.

PHYSICAL EXERTION

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Encounters with hazardous conditions (including electrical currents, heavy equipment, fumes, bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, threatening behaviors, inadequate lighting, restricted movement, or intense noise) is:

Limited (less than 1% of Time)

Seldom (10%-25% of Time)

Frequent (greater than 50% of Time)

Infrequent (1-10% of Time)

Moderate (26%-50% of Time)

HOURLY PAY RANGE

$19.75 - $29.62/Hourly Pay Rate

This is a part-time position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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