Job: FITNESS INSTRUCTORS I & II
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Jobing Description
Our mission is to embrace the community through exceptional programs and facilities that enhance opportunities for personal growth, well-being and healthy lifestyles.
City of Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation is looking for FITNESS INSTRUCTOR I&II
Responsible for instruction and promotion of various types of aerobic classes (low-impact, step, weight training, cycling, etc.)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Develop and teach class content appropriate to the course description and level; develop appropriate tools necessary to offer quality; provide feedback to class participants and proper instruction in use of support materials; monitors participants and their ability to participate; monitors attire to properly perform, i.e., shoes, etc., if applicable. Provide a safe environment for all participants; enforce all general building policies if applicable; complete any necessary reports and forms, i.e., Accident Reports, Health Forms, Attendance Records, Supply Requests, etc. Attend scheduled meetings as required; responsible for finding a dependable, appropriate substitute upon their absence. Responsible for preparation for program activities; prepare lesson plans, organize relative equipment; may be required to set-up and break-down materials used for instruction. Perform related work as required and assigned.
Skills / Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge - Principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation; of rules, strategies, and skills; of the cardiovascular system, human anatomy; exercise science and a variety of resistance training programming and injury prevention.
Skills - Public relations skills; in the operation of necessary equipment; must be versatile in all developmental stages.
Abilities - Instruct the assigned class; control large groups of people; follow instructions; remain current on the trends of the industry; communicate effectively to the participants when teaching skills; analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper courses of action to be taken; work with little supervision; learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Level I:
Training - Certification from a nationally recognized fitness organization such as ACE, AFFA or ACSM and/or certification from a nationally recognized organization depending on fitness class.
Experience - Previous instructional experience preferred
Level II:
Training - Certification from a nationally recognized fitness organization such as ACE, AFFA or ACSM and/or certification from a nationally recognized organization depending on fitness class.
Experience - Minimum of five (5) years previous instructional experience.
Important Notes
**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Adult CPR & First Aid Certifications required at time of hire; American Red Cross Adult CPR AED, and First Aid certifications are required within 45 days from the date of hire at your own expense.
Expectations
All team members are expected to adhere to the organizational values of ACTION and are responsible for contributing to the achievements of the organization and department. Team members are expected to continue to grow professionally and to apply their learning to their job setting.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the City of Wheat Ridge not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin or disability, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification. The City of Wheat Ridge will consider reasonable accommodations for employment to qualified applicants UPON REQUEST to the Human Resources Office.
