Fitness Instructor/Trainer (PT)

Town of Parker, Colorado; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 31,423 - 39,812; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Parker, Colorado, is seeking a qualified fitness instructor to lead group classes such as aerobics, Zumba, cycling, yoga, and strength training. You will ensure a safe environment, provide engaging sessions, and maintain a fun atmosphere for participants at the Parker Recreation Center.

You will prepare and update routines, monitor exertion levels, and collaborate with the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator on certifications and education requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Continuing education and updated certifications are required on an annual basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead regular fitness classes with updated routines (moves/music).
• Prepare routines within safe exercise techniques.
• Maintain professional conduct at all times.
• Support recreation center policies and safety guidelines.
• Work with participants and staff respectfully.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator.
• Identify CE opportunities and coordinate certifications with the Coordinator.
• Explain and monitor Ratings of Perceived Exertion (RPE).
• Address fitness questions and referrals to trainers or classes as needed.
• Start classes on time and arrange substitutes as required.
• Log class attendance.

Skills

Customer relations

Fitness instruction

Public interaction

Education

CPR certification within 30 days

AFAA/ACSM/ACE or equivalent certification

Tools

Fitness equipment

Audio equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Leads Recreation Department patrons in group fitness classes, including aerobics, Zumba, cycling, yoga, Pilates, and strength/conditioning. Oversees and manages a safe environment for group fitness participants. Executes the proper techniques of various fitness skills and provides a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides regular ongoing classes with new routine updates (moves and music).
• Prepares own routine within the confines of safe and proper exercise techniques.
• Conducts self in a professional manner at all time.
• Supports the Parker Recreation Center philosophies, policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
• Works effectively with co-workers, participants and the general public.
• Attends all training workshops/seminars and meetings established by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator.
• Identifies continuing education opportunities related to the job and coordinates with the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator to maintain required certifications and ongoing education credits.
• Educates and monitors RPE (Ratings of Perceived Exertion) of class participants on an ongoing basis.
• Answers fitness related questions and makes referrals to class participants in the areas of personal training, specialty classes, injuries or additional education.
• Begins classes on time and in an organized fashion; instructors may not cancel a class unless approved by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator.
• Schedules substitute instructors for assigned classes within time frames established by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator.
• Logs class attendance.

Peripheral Duties

• Performs duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire. Current certification from AFAA, ACSM, ACE, or another nationally recognized certification association approved by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator is required.
• Continuing education and updated certifications are required on an annual basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of customer relations techniques.
• Successfully demonstrates fitness-teaching skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public in answering questions and handling difficult situations.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Fitness apparatus appropriate for assigned classes and programs.
• Audio equipment associated with teaching fitness classes.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle, feel, or operate objects, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is also frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear and smell. The employee must frequently carry, pull, push or lift 50 pounds and occasionally carry, pull, push or lift more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust his or her focus, allowing a broad field of vision. Communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood.

Work Environment and General Information

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in inside conditions. The noise may be moderate to loud.

Equal Opportunity

The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation

Hiring range: $22.81 - $24.93. Full pay range: $22.81 - $28.90.