Group Fitness Instructor

City-of-East-Grand-Rapid; East Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department seeks an experienced Group Fitness Instructor to lead the Total Body Workout program, a long-standing adult fitness class at 7:30 am and 8:30 am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You’ll guide one-hour workouts emphasizing strength, cardio, mobility and balance for varied fitness levels.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to modify exercises, and collaboration with staff for class planning and promotion.

Qualifications

• Current group fitness or related certification is preferred.
• Relevant education/experience may be considered in lieu of certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, energetic, and effective group fitness classes.
• Demonstrate proper exercise techniques and provide modifications.
• Promote continued learning throughout the session.
• Communicate and inform participants of changes during the session.
• Assist with marketing your class to increase participation.
• Move equipment and rearrange facility layout as needed.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Clear communication

Participant motivation

Safety awareness

Education

Group fitness certification

Personal training certification

Job description

The East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an experienced Group Fitness Instructor to lead our long-standing Total Body Workout program. This popular adult fitness class has been a part of the EGR community for more than 30 years and is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. The instructor will lead safe, engaging, and effective one-hour workouts that promote strength, cardiovascular fitness, mobility, balance, and overall physical wellbeing.

• Lead safe, energetic, and effective group fitness classes.
• Demonstrate and clearly explain proper exercise techniques and provide requested modifications.
• Promote continued learning throughout the session.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Follow all City and Parks and Recreation Department policies, procedures, and facility rules.
• Communicate and inform participants of any changes during the session.
• Participate in the planning of future classes.
• Have an open line of communication with the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Assist with the marketing of your class or program to increase participation.

• Strong knowledge of exercise techniques, human physiology, and group fitness principles.
• Ability to lead a safe, effective, and engaging workout for participants with varying fitness levels and abilities.
• Ability to demonstrate and clearly explain exercises and proper technique.
• Ability to provide appropriate modifications, progressions, and alternatives.
• Knowledge of strength training, cardiovascular exercise, balance, mobility, and fall-prevention techniques.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate participants while maintaining a positive, welcoming, and supportive environment.
• Ability to develop varied and creative workouts appropriate for the program.
• Ability to recognize when an exercise or activity may need to be modified for participant safety.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with Parks and Recreation staff.
• Able to work the required schedule with limited schedule conflicts. Schedule: 1-hour classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
• Willingness to move equipment and rearrange furniture if needed in facility.

Prior experience is required. Current group fitness, personal training, or related fitness certification is preferred and may be required depending on qualifications and program needs. Relevant education and professional experience may be considered in lieu of certification.
Current class description: This fun hour-long class provides an excellent overall workout! Come join us! We'll focus on cardio and strength training using hand weights, resistance tubes, weighted bars and workout balls. This class incorporates a lot of variety to keep you motivated!