Group Exercise Instructor

Peoria Park District; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Peoria Park District is seeking a part-time group exercise instructor for the Riverplex Recreation & Wellness Center in Peoria, IL. In this role you will lead energetic classes, supervise and substitute when needed, and collaborate with fellow instructors to ensure smooth class coverage.

Applicants should have teaching experience and strong customer service skills, with current group exercise certification and CPR.

Qualifications

• Experience – Teaching experience and experience in customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct group exercise classes with energy and enthusiasm.
• Find a substitute instructor if unable to teach an assigned class.
• Work with other instructors to sub classes when needed.
• Attend meetings and functions as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed; supporting all aspects of the Park District’s safety procedures.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Skills

Teaching experience

Customer service

Group exercise instruction

Safety procedures

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: RIVERPLEX RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER - PEORIA, IL 61603
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct group exercise classes with energy and enthusiasm.
• Find a substitute instructor if unable to teach an assigned class.
• Work with other instructors to sub classes when needed.
• Attend meetings and functions as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed; supporting all aspects of the Park District’s safety procedures.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Qualifications

Experience – Teaching experience and experience in customer service preferred.

Knowledge and Ability

• Ability and physical condition to teach group exercise classes.
• Must hold current group exercise certification, Les Mills certification, and/or Yoga certification.
• Ability to assist patrons in equipment use while sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending and/or lifting up to 45 pounds.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with different populations.
• Ability to be well organized and prepared to teach classes.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to keep a positive attitude with members and staff.
• Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.