Group Fitness Instructor - Intermediate

Prince William County; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation seeks certified fitness professionals to teach specialty classes at the Dale City and Woodbridge centers. This is a part-time, non-benefitted role with a flexible schedule, including daytime, evenings, and weekends, starting pay of $25.44 per hour.

A professional fitness certification and CPR/First Aid are required, with at least 12 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• Professional fitness certification and CPR/First Aid certifications required.
• 12 months of related experience in fitness instruction.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including daytime, evening, and weekend classes.

Responsibilities

• Conducts aerobic, weight training, and/or other exercise classes; ensures patrons perform exercises in an accurate and safe manner.
• Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public. Facilitates recreation facility tours; and maintains and updates client membership information.
• Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records. Coordinates exercise and class schedules, tracks class attendance, and reviews class feedback.
• Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Flexibility

Self-direction

Education

8th grade education

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Introduction

Do you teach specialty classes in series, workshops, or small group training formats? Are you qualified to offer specialized, niche fitness opportunities that most instructors cannot? The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) offers a wide variety of specialty fitness classes throughout the community. We are looking for skilled and certified fitness professionals to teach safe and dynamic fitness classes that are focused, individualized, refined, and creatively designed outside of normal group fitness formats. Strong leadership capabilities, effective communication skills, ability to self-direct, and knowledge of current industry standards and trends are a must.

This is a Part-Time Non-Benefitted position; a flexible schedule is required.

Class opportunities are based on center needs and instructor availability. Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include daytime, evening, and weekend classes. Professional Fitness certification and CPR/First Aid certifications required. This position requires 12 months of related experience.

Locations:

• Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center- 14300 Minnieville Road, Dale City, VA
• Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center - 13025 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge, VA

Starting Payrate: $25.44

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

8th grade education and 12 months of related experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years old. May require a State/Federal background check.

Please note: the position is open until the advertisement closes with ongoing application review.

The Department of Parks and Recreation conducts DMV records checks on all employees driving for work purposes and criminal background checks on all hires age 18 years and older.

Note: The information that follows is a County-wide Classification Specification that may include details not specifically applicable to this position

NATURE OF WORK

This class is part of the Recreation Job Family. Incumbents performs routine work in connection with various recreation programs or activities. Instructors in this classification teach beginner level fitness classes. Example; open schedule classes and personal training. May provide daily upkeep and light maintenance of equipment and facility.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable code of conduct rules; providing customer services. Work is performed in accordance with set procedures and guidelines, and deviation from those guidelines require approval. This position is responsible for organizing and conducting lesson and activity plans for assigned classes, monitoring equipment condition, and maintaining program safety.

TYPICAL CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts aerobic, weight training, and/or other exercise classes; and ensures that patrons perform exercises in an accurate and safe manner.
• Provides excellence in customer service by answering questions and providing information to the public. Facilitates recreation facility tours; and maintains and updates client membership information.
• Maintains and prepares equipment and facility and maintains related records. Coordinates exercise and class schedules, tracks class attendance, and reviews class feedback.
• Enforces program and facility rules; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

KNOWLEDGE

• Requires special training in specified activity;
• Requires knowledge and experience in specified activity;
• Customer service principles;
• Basic exercise science principles and theories;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations;
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment;
• Modern office technology;
• Computers and related software applications.

SKILLS

• Providing customer service;
• Monitoring the use of equipment;
• Maintaining basic operational records and reports;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;
• Utilizing computers and relevant software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Discipline specific responsibilities do not apply to this classification.

LEVEL OF DECISIONS

Responsibilities are typically procedure based with defined goals and processes or methods, but incumbents have the latitude to determine the speed or order of steps used to complete assignments.

DIRECTION RECEIVED

Incumbents perform tasks following defined procedures and standards, and deviation from procedures typically requires prior approval.

DIRECTION PROVIDED

Incumbents are typically not responsible for providing formal work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: May require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

01. This position has a minimum age requirement of 18 years of age.

02. This position requires a minimum education of an 8th grade education or higher.

03. A minimum of twelve months of experience is required for this position.

04. Please select all group fitness formats that you are capable of teaching:

• Adapted Fitness (i.e. Chair Yoga, Chair Zumba, Chair Strength, etc.)
• Aqua Fitness (including Aqua Zumba)
• Barre
• Cardio Fitness
• Dance-based Fitness (including Zumba)
• Boxing/Kickboxing
• Cycling/Spin
• Step
• Pilates (please indicate certifying body below in Question 5)
• Senior Fitness/Active Aging/Active Adult
• Strength and Conditioning
• TRX
• Yoga (please indicate certifying body below in Question 5)
• Other

05. If you selected "Other" above, please specify:

06. Please check all nationally recognized Group Fitness certifications that you currently possess. Please be prepared to provide a copy of all certifications.

• AAAI/ISMA
• ACE
• ACSM
• AEA
• AFAA/NASM
• Arthritis Foundation
• Pilates (please indicate certifying body below in Question 7)
• Spin
• TRX
• Yoga (please indicate certifying body below in Question 7)
• Zumba
• Other

07. If you selected "Other" above, please specify:

08. Do you have a membership in any professional fitness organization/association? If so, please select all that apply:

• ACSM
• IDEA
• Pilates Method Alliance
• Yoga Alliance
• None of the above

09. Please select your preferred worksite location:

• Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center
• Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center
• I am interested in working at either location

10. I understand that copies of all certifications must be uploaded with the application to be considered.