Instructor II, III or IV-Senior Fitness and Fitness Attendant

Job Summary:

Provides quality fitness instruction for the benefit of the participants. The days of work and hours will vary with each class. This position will report to a Recreation Coordinator.

The salary range for this position is:

Instructor II $15.76- $21.27 per hour.

Instructor III $17.33- $23.40 per hour.

Instructor IV $19.07- $25.74 per hour.

Fitness Attendant I: $15.16- $18.51 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

All salary ranges based on qualifications and experience.

Position will remain open until filled.

This is a part-time position working an average of less than 20 hours per week. The Fitness Attendant is not an independent role. It is a secondary job to the Instructor role which pays at a different hourly rate.

Essential Functions:

Senior Fitness Instructor:

• Provide safe and effective class instruction to registered participants; provide make up sessions as required.
• Develop and implement lesson plans.
• Participate in required trainings & safety meetings.
• Inspect classroom/program environment and equipment to insure safety.
• Handle emergencies according to established procedures.
• Keep current on the trends and advancements in the area of assigned class activity/training utilizing approved educational sources.
• Complete and maintain accurate administrative & record keeping tasks including but not limited to participant medical assessments, written consent forms, written exercise plans, guest evaluations, descriptions for promotional brochures.

Other Job Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Fitness Attendant I:

• Fitness Area - Inspect and remove unsafe or broken fitness equipment.
• Fitness Area - Maintain a clean, safe, and organized fitness area.
• Participate in special projects, including shutdown week.
• Attend required staff training (e.g., emergency preparedness, safety, policies, trends, admin updates).
• Maintain current CPR certification (renew every two years).

Other Job Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

Instructor II: High School Graduate or GED required.

Instructor III: High School Graduate or GED required, 2 Year Associate Degree or higher in recreation, education or related field preferred.

Instructor IV: High School Graduate or GED required, Bachelor's Degree in recreation, education or related field preferred.

Experience:

Instructor II: 1 year experience teaching or participating in the specific exercise/fitness classes discipline required.

Instructor III: 3 years experience teaching a variety of fitness classes required.

Instructor IV: 4 years teaching and training experience required. Experience conducting workshops and leading in-service training required.

Certifications:

• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date required.
• Silver Sneakers Foundations certifications
• Complete supervisory led training within 45 days of hire required.
• Course work in recreation, education or related field preferred.

Instructor IV: All of the above and current certification from a specialized nationally recognized organization required. Example: Pilates, NIA, and Yoga. Certification must include a practicum and written examination. Nationally recognized primary group exercise certification preferred (e.g ACE or AFAA).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of activity required.
• Strong oral communication skills required.
• Work effectively and diplomatically with diverse groups required.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment and diplomacy required.
• Build and maintain strong participant enrollments.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Frequent exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.
• Occasional minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Occasional exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.

Additional Working Demands/Conditions:

• Must be able to physically & safely lead and demonstrate the skill and/or activity. Will be required to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends. May require pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, positioning and moving equipment necessary for the activity.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

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Non-Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

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