NRC - GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

CITY OF NAMPA; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Nampa Recreation Center is seeking a part-time Group Fitness Instructor to develop and lead varied group fitness classes (studio and/or pool). You will report to the Fitness Coordinator and contribute to a positive, safe environment for attendees.

Responsibilities include planning and instructing classes, monitoring attendance, and promoting center programs. Required CPR/AED and First-Aid, with certifications in group fitness encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certifications in group fitness are required or preferred.
• CPR/AED and First-Aid certifications required.
• 1+ years of group fitness instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and instruct group fitness classes for studio/pool.
• Maintain safe, engaging, and well-structured classes.
• Record class attendance and enforce etiquette.
• Provide demonstrations of techniques and equipment use.
• Support facility programs and events

Skills

Customer service

Group fitness instruction

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma / GED

NCCA Group Fitness Instructor Certification

AEA Fitness Professional Certification

RYT 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certification

CPR/AED and First-Aid Certification

Job description

Group Fitness Instructor

Salary Range for Hiring (Dependent on Experience): $22.58 - $24.18

This salary applies specifically to time spent leading group fitness classes. For occasional additional responsibilities outside of class instruction, such as participating in meetings, training sessions, or mentoring during in-service hours, a different hourly pay rate will apply.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Department: Recreation Center
Job Status: Part-Time (Under 20 hours)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Fitness Coordinator
Amount of Travel Required: None
Job Type: Regular
Class Code: 9480
Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule: Varied times and days

POSITION SUMMARY:

The principal function of this position is to develop, organize, and implement diverse group fitness classes (floor and/or aquatics) for a varied customer base, while fostering a positive environment for facility attendees. This position reports directly to the Group Fitness Coordinator, allowing considerable independence for exercising judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee establish and maintain effective working relations with the assigned supervisor, city employees, the facility community, and the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, and instructs group fitness classes for studio and/or pool environments to meet customer needs and format requirements.
• Ability to understand and apply music phrasing to create motivating and effective classes.
• Reports accurate class attendance numbers in a timely manner.
• Enforces class etiquette, including but not limited to requirements for age, clothing, and behavior.
• Maintains customer safety by providing information, demonstration, and guidance on proper exercise techniques and equipment usage.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by inspecting equipment for damage, returning equipment to its proper location, and promptly alerting supervisor of equipment issues.
• Secures substitutes for scheduled classes by following department procedures.
• Assists and promotes programs/events sponsored by the facility.
• Responds timely and effectively to concerns, needs, and requests from customers and other city employees.
• Provides information and hands-on demonstrations on performing work tasks for new employees and ongoing staff development.
• Provides excellent customer service and fosters positive connections with customers and other city employees.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attends meetings, trainings, etc., to stay current on principles, practices, and new developments in the fitness field.
• Informs supervisor and designated others on work progress, current and potential problems, and suggestions for new or improved approaches.
• Understands, complies with, and enforces all rules, policies, regulations, and facility etiquette.
• Adapts readily to changes in work assignments, procedures, or schedules.
• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements for performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required.
• NCCA Group Fitness Instructor Certification, AEA Fitness Professional Certification, and/or RYT 200-hour with a current Yoga Alliance Membership: Required.
• Specialty Group Fitness Certifications as required for select formats.
• 1+ years of instructing group fitness classes preferred, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work, or willingness to be trained.
• Adult CPR/AED and First-Aid Certification: Required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate a personal computer, using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new skills and knowledge aligned with the facility’s mission and vision.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and perform accurately a wide variety of assigned tasks and duties efficiently while meeting the needs of customers.
• Ability to commit to assigned classes while meeting punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to adapt communication style to diverse audiences, using both technical and non-technical language as appropriate.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback with integrity and empathy, fostering employee growth and maintaining quality relationships.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgement within established procedural guidelines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed primarily in a recreational facility environment.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT:

The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

DISCLAIMER:

The City has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the City may deem appropriate.

This position may be extended, or it may close before the closing date.