Fitness Instructor/Trainer (PT)

Leads Recreation Department patrons in group fitness classes, including aerobics, Zumba, cycling, yoga, Pilates, and strength/conditioning. Oversees and manages a safe environment for group fitness participants. Executes the proper techniques of various fitness skills. Provides a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides regular ongoing classes with new routine updates (moves and music). Prepares own routine within the confines of safe and proper exercise techniques. Conducts self in a professional manner at all time. Supports the Parker Recreation Center philosophies, policies, procedures and safety guidelines. Works effectively with co-workers, participants and the general public. Attends all training workshops/seminars and meetings established by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator. Identifies continuing education opportunities related to the job and coordinates with Fitness and Wellness Coordinator to maintain required certifications and ongoing education credits. Educates and monitors RPE (Ratings of Perceived Exertion) of class participants on an ongoing basis. Answers fitness related questions and makes referrals to class participants in the areas of personal training, specialty classes, injuries or additional education. Begins classes on time and in an organized fashion. Instructors may not cancel a class unless approved by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator. Schedules substitute instructors for assigned classes within time frames established by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator. Logs class attendance.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Performs duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be 18 years of age or older. Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire. Current certification from AFAA, ACSM, ACE, or another nationally recognized certification association approved by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator required. Continuing education and updated certifications are required on an annual basis.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of customer relations techniques. Successfully demonstrates fitness-teaching skills. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public in answering questions and handling difficult situations.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Fitness apparatus appropriate for assigned classes and programs. Audio equipment associated with teaching fitness classes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle, feel, or operate objects, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is also frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear and smell. The employee must frequently carry, pull, push or lift 50 pounds and occasionally carry, pull, push or lift more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust his or her focus, allowing a broad field of vision. Communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in inside conditions. The noise may be moderate to loud. The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed, and are in no way construed or perceived to be exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Additional Information Parker is committed to maintaining a friendly, home town atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration, leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions. The duties of the job description are to be performed by demonstrating the Town’s core values of Commitment to Quality Service, Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork. This job description does not intend to list every function of the position, does not constitute an employment agreement, and is subject to change. In order to ensure the safety of the public and reduce the risk for loss, background screenings are completed on applicants selected for employment, Internship opportunities and safety sensitive volunteer positions. All positions are subject to a basic screening process including but not limited to criminal history search, reference check, degree and employment verification. In addition to the basic screening process, other screenings may include but are not limited to: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, credit report and/or physical examination. The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io with questions regarding this position. Hiring range: $22.81- $24.93 Full pay range: $22.81 - $28.90 #J-18808-Ljbffr Town-of-Parker,-C