Fitness Instructor (Zumba)

City of Kenner Civil Service Department; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Kenner Civil Service Department is seeking a part-time aerobics instructor to teach physical fitness classes 17 hours per week. The instructor will also serve as a department representative at classes to interpret and enforce rules and regulations.

Applicants should be at least 18 years old with advanced knowledge of aerobics and physical fitness; prior experience in fitness instruction is desirable. Training location and exact schedule will be determined by the Leisure Service Division.

Qualifications

• Must be age 18 or older.
• Advanced knowledge of aerobics and physical fitness.
• Prior background in physical fitness instruction is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Instruct physical fitness classes.
• Serve as representative for Kenner Parks and Recreation Department at classes to interpret rules and regulations.
• Report any problems during class to supervisor.

Skills

Aerobics instruction

English communication

Tools

Fitness equipment

Job description

****THIS IS NOT A CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT****

Part Time: 17 Hrs/Week

To teach aerobics and physical fitness.

KIND OF WORK/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• To instruct physical fitness classes.
• To be the representative for the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department at physical fitness classes for interpretation of the rules and regulations.
• To be responsible to report to the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department any problems that may occur during class.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED

Will be required to work at assigned location of aerobics – physical fitness classes. Work hours will be determined by schedule set for aerobics – physical fitness classes by the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department, Leisure Service Division.

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS

This individual must be able to read and to be able to comprehend directions from the Leisure Service Supervisor or Leisure Service Manager concerning various rules and regulations set forth by the Kenner Parks and Recreation Department, Leisure Service Division. Must be able to act as a mediator and supervisor if a dispute occurs during class.

EQUIPMENT USED

Stereo and fitness equipment.

ADA COMPLIANCE

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT

Standing, bending and moving constantly during class instruction time.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Some tasks require the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Some task may risk exposure to irate individuals and intimidation.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing. Must be able to comprehend verbal or written direction and instructions from Leisure Service Manager.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT

To be able to monitor and respond in a responsible manner in various situations and to maintain an objective attitude, tact and discretion under these conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be age 18 or older and must have advanced knowledge of aerobics and physical fitness.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Prior background in physical fitness instruction.

****APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE, ACCURATE, AND SPECIFIC****