Water Aerobics Instructor

City of Medina - Civil Service Commission; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Medina - Civil Service Commission is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead group fitness sessions at the Medina Community Recreation Center, supervising classes and maintaining positive relations with participants and the community.

The role involves designing and promoting fitness programs, tracking attendance, and ensuring safety. Candidates should hold a high school diploma or GED and fitness certifications (ACE, AFAA, NETA or equivalent) plus CPR and First Aid.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead group fitness sessions for the health program at Medina Community Recreation Center.
• Instruct classes to beginners to advanced levels with modifications.
• Maintain attendance rosters and track participant progress.
• Develop, promote, and evaluate fitness programs and activities.
• Ensure safety and injury prevention policies are followed; report incidents.
• Schedule substitute instructors at least one week in advance.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Strong organization

Sound judgment

Child care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under supervision of the Program Manager, the Group Exercise Instructor will be responsible for leading group fitness sessions for a specific health and fitness program offered at the Medina Community Recreation Center. The Group Exercise Instructor will represent the programming department by maintaining a positive relationship with the participants and the surrounding community.

Instructs a wide variety of group exercise classes meeting minimum enrollment requirements of MCRC

Assists in developing, planning and promoting a variety of fitness programs.

Assists in evaluation and analysis of fitness programs and their benefits to the community

Regularly maintains attendance rosters throughout the entire course session

Develops and upgrades fitness classes, services and activities as necessary incorporating current fitness trends and industry studies.

Contributes fitness expertise to special MCRC projects and/or programs.

Attend all staff orientations, parent orientations, training sessions, and staff meetings that are scheduled.

Report to class location on time and adheres to start and end times for each class.

Set up and monitors class equipment, and ensures its return in serviceable condition.

Advises participants on programs and class procedures and policies in accordance with MCRC rules and guidelines.

Distributes handouts and/or class evaluations, if appropriate, and answers questions from participants.

Tracks progress of clients. Teaches to every level of fitness throughout the entire class session demonstrating modifications for beginner, intermediate, and advanced fitness levels.

Ensures that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required.

Schedules substitute instructors a minimum of one week in advance for classes being missed.

Checks e-mail and voice mail on a daily basis during the business week (M-F).

Maintains all policies and procedures set forth by the MCRC.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance.

Able to perform the physical demands including but are not limited to being able to lift and move MCRC equipment and objects, and have the strength and agility to walk, stand, bend, stoop, crawl, squat, kneel and reach throughout the work day.

Education, Training and Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Certifications:

• Fitness certifications through ACE, AFAA, NETA or any other fitness certification organization recognized by MCRC

• CPR certification (renewed annually)

• First Aid

License:

• Valid driver’s license issued by the State of Ohio.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Fitness training, education methods, and techniques in area of specialty

• Exercise principles and technology

• Operation and maintenance of fitness equipment and facilities

Skilled in:

• Customer service;

• Strong organization and interpersonal communication skills;

• Sound judgment; and

• Caring for children of various ages.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively in writing or orally with co-workers, supervisors and the general public in person or over a telephone or radio;

• Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions;

• Work effectively and courteously with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;

• Prepare routine administrative paperwork in a timely manner

• Ensure safety procedures

• Able to work a flexible schedule.