Adult Fitness Instructor

Lake County Government • Leadville, CO

6d • $24 - $31

About The Position

The Adult Fitness Instructor plans and leads safe, inclusive, and engaging fitness programs for adults of varying ages and fitness levels. The role provides quality instruction, promotes healthy and active lifestyles, maintains a safe exercise environment, and delivers excellent customer service. The position is part-time, hourly, and non-exempt, within the Parks and Recreation Department, and reports to the Recreation Manager. Compensation is $23.66–$30.66 per hour, based on the applicant’s full skillset. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The instructor may be required to serve as a Disaster Service Worker when a local emergency or disaster is declared. Employees may be asked to attend emergency management trainings and exercises. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Requirements

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification; training is available if these certifications are not held.
• Certification in Metabolic High Intensity Training.
• At least 1 year of experience in some form of fitness instruction.
• Must pass a state and national background check.
• Must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• Ability to conduct activities including running, standing, walking, and sitting.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, or climbing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally push, pull, or move objects.
• Visual acuity to read and produce accurate documents and materials.
• Hearing ability sufficient to respond to spoken communication.
• Ability to interact with the public.
• Ability to work in a high-altitude environment.

Nice To Haves

• A degree related to fitness or exercise is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and lead safe, engaging, and effective adult fitness classes.
• Develop class formats and workouts appropriate for a variety of fitness levels and abilities.
• Modify exercises and activities to accommodate participants with different abilities, ages, and fitness levels.
• Provide clear demonstrations and verbal instructions for exercises and movements.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all participants.
• Stay current with fitness trends, exercise techniques, and best practices.
• Handle monetary transactions and complete proper paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested, and make reasonable efforts to attend scheduled training events with advance notification.
• May be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker during a locally declared emergency or disaster.

Benefits

• The employer describes a supportive work environment, reliable compensation, and comprehensive benefits, but does not specify particular benefit programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed