Senior Fitness Group Instructor

Salt Lake County; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake County is seeking a group fitness instructor to deliver Enhance Fitness programs at community senior centers, educating participants on fitness and safety and creating an enjoyable atmosphere for older adults.

The role involves leading classes with warm-up, workouts, and cool-down; demonstrating techniques; preparing equipment, music, and handouts; and ensuring safety while adapting exercises for individual abilities. Travel to class sites is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must obtain a Fit Tour Group Exercise instructor certification or other group fitness certification accredited by NCCA, or equivalent certifications within 90 days of date of hire.
• Must obtain a CPR certification within 90 days of date of hire.
• Must pass fingerprint background check and RAP Back enrollment per policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teaches scheduled classes; provides adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down.
• Instructs patrons on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identifies muscle groups and strengthens specific muscles.
• Prepares equipment, music, and handouts for each class.
• Organizes class space and returns room to original arrangement.
• Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.
• Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs.
• Ensures safety standards are met.
• Adapts exercises to the level of strength or frailty of each participant.
• Participates in training opportunities provided by sponsoring organization.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Safety education

Job description

Salt Lake County is seeking a group fitness instructor to deliver Enhance Fitness programs at community senior centers, educating participants on fitness and safety and creating an enjoyable atmosphere for older adults.

The role involves leading classes with warm-up, workouts, and cool-down; demonstrating techniques; preparing equipment, music, and handouts; and ensuring safety while adapting exercises for individual abilities. Travel to class sites is required.