Fitness Instructor

Fitness Instructor Availability Needs: Tuesday/ Thursday mornings (6:15-7:15am) Reports To: Yoga & Fitness Supervisor Department: Fitness/Coaching FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Classification: Part-Time Hourly Location: Mission Valley/Regional, San Diego The Why: Mesa Rim's vision is to improve the quality of life of our community. We believe that climbing can be transformative and we seek to inspire lifelong climbers who connect with themselves and others. Fitness Instructors bring this to life by leading engaging and encouraging group fitness classes that support the community in their climbing journey. The How: As a Fitness Instructor, you are passionate about fitness and health and motivating others. You know the importance of building community and cultivate an encouraging class environment. You apply your fitness experience and expertise to develop and deliver engaging classes and support the participants' growth. As a Fitness Instructor, you are organized, reliable, and consistently demonstrate professionalism. The What: Fitness Instructors are responsible for planning and leading engaging group fitness classes that support the Mesa Rim Climbing Community. Develop curricula and lead engaging fitness classes that support climbing training Ensure equipment levels meet program needs and inform supervisor of any shortfalls Motivate participants and encourage progress Provide information about complementary or related Mesa Rim programs and resources (climbing, yoga, private instruction, pro-shop gear, setting info, youth programs, Climbing Training Center, etc.) Demonstrate professional behavior and excellent customer service at all times, paying special attention to being on time and prepared for all classes Support development of the department by initiating new projects, proposing feasibility, and presenting to supervisor Serve as Mesa Rim cultural example, consistently demonstrating and holding others accountable to Mesa Rim Core Values Consistently promote safety within classes Demonstrate correct usage of fitness equipment, provide alternatives for varying fitness levels, and monitor misuse Inspect fitness area, clear area of hazards, and inform supervisor of any recurring hazards Other work-related duties as assigned Hours vary and minimums may be required according to the needs of business operations at each location Must-Haves: Must be at least 18 years of age Must have High School Diploma or equivalent Must be a compatible match with the Mesa Rim Climbing Center culture Must have ability to seek and accept, as well as give, critical feedback in a professional manner Must demonstrate a positive attitude and be a team player Must have a drive to grow professionally Current First Aid & CPR Certification required Must have working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles Must have at least one year climbing experience Must have excellent customer service skills and ability to motivate others Must be able to independently problem solve using sound judgment Must demonstrate professionalism Must be able to work in an organized and transparent manner Must pass criminal and sex offender background check if working with youth Nice-to-Haves: Group Fitness or Personal Training Certification (ACE, AFAA, or equivalent) strongly preferred At least one year experience teaching group fitness classes strongly preferred Yoga practice experience preferred Get Stoked For Access To: Being part of an amazing team and company culture that focuses on personal and professional growth, authentic communication, and genuine care for one another Mesa Rim membership, access to Mesa Rim classes, pro-deals, and Pro Shop discounts Access to professional development opportunities and an Employee Assistance Program Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit in a chair; utilize manual dexterity to handle or feel; use both hands at the same time; reach with hands and arms; reach overhead with arms; walk on hard/soft and even/uneven surfaces; use a computer; talk, yell and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk up and down stairs, and grip with hands. The employee is occasionally required to balance, climb, sit in a harness, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be physically fit and have the endurance to complete workouts led. 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to loud noise, airborne particles, dry conditions (non-weather), falling objects, trip hazards. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of moving mechanical parts, mechanical burn and bodily fluid. San Diego Fitness Instructor Pay Range $30 - $59.50 / hour