Fitness Instructors (Ballet/Barre/Dance)

Town of Snowmass Village; Snowmass Village (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Ski pass recreation benefit

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Town of Snowmass Village invites applications for an in-person, part-time Fitness Instructor to join the Parks, Recreation and Trails team. The role focuses on Ballet/Barre/Dance, delivering group classes, ensuring safety, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere for participants.

Ideal candidates hold specialized fitness certification and CPR/AED, with knowledge of anatomy and training principles, and can choreograph and cue music while motivating attendees.

Qualifications

• Specialized training and/or certification in a fitness class or personal training.
• American Red Cross certified in first aid and CPR/AED or able to obtain within one month of hire.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles.
• Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies with music and rhythm.
• Professional and motivating presence.

Responsibilities

• Teaches scheduled classes with proper warm-up, exercise, stretching and cool down.
• Monitor attendance and assist patrons, maintaining a positive experience.
• Set up and tear down facilities, ensure safety and proper storage of equipment.
• Instruct and greet participants, obtain names and assess limitations or injuries.
• Modify exercises for special populations and prepare class materials.
• Organize activities to provide high-quality instruction and positive relations.
• Resolve simple complaints and refer complex issues to the Fitness & Aquatics Coordinator.

Skills

Fitness certification

Personal training

Anatomy knowledge

Kinesiology

Group fitness

Choreography

Music cues

Motivation

CPR/AED

Job description

Fitness Instructors (Ballet/Barre/Dance)

The Town of Snowmass Village is looking to hirea Fitness Instructorto join ourParks, Recreation and Trailsteam!

This is an in-person part-time position, offering part-time perks

We are looking for a fitness instructor that will provide group fitness classes, monitor and educate patrons on fitness safety and maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.

Some of the day-to-day duties are listed below:

Teaches scheduled classes, begins and ends on time; provide adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down.

Monitor and recordaccurateclass attendance.Assistpatrons,answersquestions, andmaintainsa positive exercise experience for members and class participants.

Ensure pre-class set up and post class tear down, including area clean-up and equipment properly stored.

Give pre-class instruction, introduce self, greet classparticipant, get names of participants, informationregardinglimitations or injuries and give preview of class.

Modifyexercises for special populations (injuries, back problems, pregnancy, etc.)

Prepareappropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class.

Organize and direct activities of assigned participants in order to provide a high level of quality instruction for all participants.

Establish positive public relations with the participants helping them recognize and understand fitness developments.

Resolvesimple public complaints inmatters related to fitness classes andrefersother complaints to the Fitness & Aquatics Coordinator.

Enforce standards and facility operational rules for all individuals using the facilities.

Help organize andassistin the development of special programs,activitiesor instruction.

Maintainan on-going program of personal physical fitness necessary to complete essential job duties.

Inspect relevant fitness equipment and facilities andprepareappropriate recommendations.

Establishandmaintaincooperative, effective, and productive working relationships using tact,patienceand courtesy. Effectively plan and organize work and complete tasks within prescribedtimeframes.

The ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

Specialized training and/or certification in a fitness class or personal training

Maintain a current nationally recognized certification andprovideproof yearly. American Red Cross certified in first aid and CPR/AED or able to obtain within one month of hire

Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles

Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm

Choreography and music skills.

Ability to be professional and motivate class participants

• Accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Recreation benefit for eligible employees on the amount of $1700 – you can use this benefit to purchase your ski pass!
• Employee Assistance Program: 8 sessions per topic with a therapist or coach, for you or a