Fitness Instructor

Fitness Instructor

Welcome, 'ist das Leben schön!' (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five core values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?

What are we looking for: A motivated and enthusiastic team player to join the two-time Texas Recreation and Park Society's Gold Medalist New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department at DAS REC, New Braunfels Recreation Center. DAS REC provides 77,000 square feet of something for everyone. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of site management. Work involves instruction of fitness programs and exercise routines in the recreation and fitness environment to individuals and/or groups for the maintenance and improvement of physical fitness and other dimensions of wellness. Work is reviewed for conformance to generally accepted standards of center operations, and for compliance with the established policies of the City of New Braunfels and Das Rec, New Braunfels Recreation Center.

The responsibilities you'll be trusted with:

• Educates and instructs students on principles of exercise and physical fitness
• Educates and instructs students on principles of hydrodynamics as applied to exercise in the aquatic environment
• Effectively explains exercise technique
• Designs safe and effective exercise routines for all ages and fitness levels
• Starts and ends classes on-time and as appropriate, maintains attendance record, and returns equipment to storage areas; assists in the quality assurance of equipment being utilized
• Remains available to answer student questions, and communicates with them in a positive and encouraging manner
• Supervises and monitors exercise participants
• Performs fitness assessments, develops exercise prescriptions and designs safe and effective workout programs for a diverse population, including a variety of high-risk clientele
• Effectively explains exercise technique as well as provides one on one consulting, training and motivation
• Designs and implements programs to include incentive, health promotion, and other specialty programs as needed
• Performs administrative tasks associated with facility operations
• Answers questions, and communicates with clients in a positive and encouraging manner
• Professionally represents physical fitness, a healthful lifestyle and the values of the Parks and Recreation department
• Maintains equipment and helps keep records of center needs and maintenance
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions to enhance communication and job performance
• Informs supervisor of opportunities for course development, course improvement and problems as they arise
• Continues to seek out education and self-improvement activities to be able to market to center and community needs

Your knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Nationally recognized personal trainer certification. Including, but not limited to ACSM, ACE, NASM, AFFA, ISSA, or NSCA.
• Nationally recognized fitness instructor certification according to specialty being taught. Including, but not limited to ACSM, ACE, NETA, AFFA, SCW.
• 1-year personal training experience.
• Group fitness instruction experience in specialty applying for.
• CPR-AED certified prior to start of instruction.

• Outgoing personality and excellent communication skills; superior customer service skills

• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, kinesiology, and body mechanics specific to physical activity
• Knowledge of principles of hydrodynamics including buoyancy, resistance, drag, turbulence, inertia, surface tension, hydrostatic pressure, and the influences of body position and equipment in the aquatic environment (aquatics instructors only)
• Knowledge of teaching strategies and awareness of individual student needs
• Knowledge of choreography, cueing technique, music, tempo, rhythm, and safety
• Fitness abilities that match or exceed the class instructional level
• Knowledge of aquatic environment and aquatic center procedures
• Knowledge of first aid principles and practices
• Knowledge of exercise physiology and exercise testing and prescription techniques
• Knowledge of basic nutrition and US dietary guidelines within scope of practice
• Knowledge of reviewing general health history, screening and appropriate record keeping
• Knowledge of exercise correction techniques and how to teach appropriate form
• The ability to perform exercises and demonstrate to clients
• Ability to communicate effectively in interpreting policies and procedures
• Sales and marketing experience in personal training and programs

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• The indoor environment provides for a safe and healthy work environment and is smoke and drug free. It is expected the work environment may be wet to varying degrees, and moderately humid with moderately loud sound levels to varying degrees.
• Work is performed in a fitness environment; typically, indoors in all weather conditions, with potential exposure to hazardous chemicals; is subject to sitting, standing, bending and reaching for extended periods of time; and must be able to safely pull, push, lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to work irregular hours including weekdays, weekends, holidays and evenings.
• May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency or disaster.

NOTE: This position is designated safety and/or security sensitive.

The City of New Braunfels is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.