Group Fitness Instructor

Job Description

Starting hiring salary - $18.00 to $19.08 hourly DEFINITION: Group Fitness Instructors at the Brighton Recreation Center are responsible for conducting fitness classes in accordance with national certification organizations to ensure a safe, effective, and fun workout. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives direction from the Fitness Coordinator and Fitness Supervisor. Exercises supervision over fitness class participants and volunteers. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT / ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Evaluate and set class environment. Remove any obstructions from the workout area. Set up music and adjust it to the appropriate volume.
• Conduct pre-class student screening. Address physical limitations or medical concerns. Explain pulse-check, target heart rate, and rate of perceived exertion.
• Instruct participants through an exercise program using the following guidelines
• Demonstrate safe and effective class sequences. Utilize modification techniques for all fitness levels.
• Educate participants using auditory and visual techniques.
• Execute smooth sequencing and transitions throughout the entire class.
• Use verbal and visual anticipatory cueing for movement transitions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one accredited Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Training certification (must be current)
• Minimum of 1-year instructor experience preferred
• CPR/AED certification (must be current or obtained within 3 months of hiring)
• Valid Colorado driver's license
• Must pass criminal background check

Knowledge of:

• Fitness safety standards and guidelines
• Choreography design
• Age respective class/exercise design
• Skill modifications for various fitness levels
• Hazards inherent to exercise and safety practices to minimize exposure
• Emergency protocol

Ability to:

• Understand community needs in fitness/wellness and evaluate activities according to those needs.
• Monitor program compliance with related law, standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Effectively use quality customer service skills.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, other city employees and officials, community groups, the public and media representatives.
• Follow policies and procedures related to attendance.
• Substitute for other fitness instructors when needed.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions as outlined by management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the fitness field (attend workshops, read fitness publications, visit other fitness facility classes).
• Assist in the training and mentoring of other instructors.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to perform moderate physical work. To lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, ride, climb, bend, kneel, twist, and perform similar body movements.
• Possesses hand / eye / foot coordination adequate to teach a fitness class.
• Ability to talk and hear in person.
• Ability to see and read instructions, manuals, recreation, and athletic programs in progress.