Group Exercise Instructor - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Salary Range: $26.00 - $60.00 DOQ
Hours: Various hours based on the needs of the facility

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Fitness Manager, oversee all participants of their respective group exercise classes, which include planning and preparation, attendance tracking of classes, class instruction/implementation and other influences of the program.

E SSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains communication link between Fitness Center Members and Guests, Fitness Center Management Team, Fitness Center Equipment Maintenance, Fitness Center Membership Services, and Fitness Center Part Time Staff.  This includes announcements regarding class or program changes.
• Provides a high level of personalized attention, encouragement and motivation to group exercise program participants.
• Evaluates and instructs class participants new techniques/ and oversees classes for safety concerns
• Assists Fitness Center Management in establishing a marketing plan for the group exercise program and specific classes.
• Tracks participation in the group exercise program.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with district policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Familiarizes self with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks.
• Plan instruction related to the class title and description.
• Communicate with parents regarding child’s participation and progress (if you are instructing a youth/teen program).
• Communicate any concerns to the Fitness Manager regarding participants and class numbers, or other issues pertaining to the strength and integrity of the group exercise program.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists the Fitness Center Management Team in providing a high level of personalized attention and leadership for the Fitness Center Members and Guests
• Assists in tracking positive and negative responses/comments involving all facets of the Fitness Center.
• Assists in conducting member and participant surveys
• Must be trained on PDRMA procedures
• Attends team meetings to review organizational goals and objectives
• Adheres to all Park District, departmental and Fitness Centre policies and procedures.
• Attend workshops and training to promote knowledge in related areas of responsibility.
• Stimulate good relationships with other instructors to promote a fun team atmosphere.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• The general work area is indoors, in a smoke-free environment with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting.
• Must work around the general population
• Subject to modified/flexible work schedule
• Able to work under stressful situations when First Aid or CPR/AED is required, including the ability to respond quickly and accurately to any and all emergencies
• Physical agility to maintain mobility from site to site
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.  
• Must work closely with co-workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivating
• Enjoys contact with people.
• Excellent verbal communication, promotional and leadership skills
• Teamwork attitude 
• Progressive traits:  goal oriented to continuously improve
• Self Motivation /Problem Solver / Takes the initiative
• Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
• Know developmentally appropriate fitness activities for the age of the participants
• Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Currently hold a National Certification from one of the following Nationally Accredited program such as, but not limited to:
  • NASM, ACE or ISSA

• Advanced knowledge of proper training techniques in equipment and exercise instruction, and safety standards
• Current CPR/AED Certification.

Elk Grove Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Summary of Benefits