Variable Specialty Fitness Instructor - Pilates Reformer

City of Lakewood, CO; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lakewood, CO is seeking a Pilates Reformer Instructor to lead community Pilates Reformer classes at Carmody Recreation Center. You will be supervised by the Fitness Specialist and Fitness and Wellness Programs Administrator and assist in multiple duties, including safety and form coaching.

Required are a Pilates Reformer certification and CPR/First Aid, plus at least 6 months teaching experience. Current certifications and reliable, customer‑focused service are essential for success in

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months teaching experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Pilates Reformer—nationally recognized certification.
• Awareness of exercise contraindications.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Pilates Reformer classes to community members.
• Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form.
• Enforce policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas. Execute risk management plan.
• Maintain Pilates Reformer and CPR/First Aid certifications.

Skills

Pilates Reformer certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Teaching experience

Customer service

Education

Pilates Reformer certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Time entry system

Job description

HIRING RANGE: $23.00 - $28.00

JOB SUMMARY

Pilates Reformer Instructors teach at Carmody Recreation Center for the City of Lakewood. This position is directly supervised by the Fitness Specialist and Fitness and Wellness Programs Administrator, and will assist in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to:

• Instruct Pilates Reformer classes to community members.
• Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form.
• Enforce policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas. Execute risk management plan.
• Maintain Pilates Reformer and CPR/First Aid certifications.

Job Requirements

• Pilates Reformer—nationally recognized certification
• AHA or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification

Supervision Received

Receives general supervision from Fitness and Wellness Programs Administrator and the Fitness Specialist.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Experience:

• Experience and willingness to work with a wide array of populations and/or conditions.
• Minimum of 6 months teaching experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Current CPR and First Aid certification.

refer to specific certification requirements above

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Awareness and recognition of exercise contraindications
• Adherence to class format
• Reliable and punctual
• Physical ability to safely move Reformer equipment back and forth between standing vertical position against wall and horizontal class readiness on floor
• Recognition of safety concerns
• Working knowledge and aptitude in fitness
• Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate
• Willingness to help cover/substitute for other instructors as needed
• Ability to make sound decisions
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to use a computer and on-line time entry system, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other City personnel and the general public
• Experience in large group presentations highly recommended
• Ability to recognize deficiencies in class and make necessary modifications as needed
• Willingness to encourage participation in other fitness programs offered by the City of Lakewood
• Maintain personal and professional health to act as role model for patrons and coworkers

EQUIPMENT USED

• Telephone Computer Pilates Reformer
• Fitness equipment (weights/bands/balls)

Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.