Certified Group Fitness Instructor | Active Older Adults

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

7d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation's Active Older Adults (AOA) program engages adults ages 50+ in wellness, exercise, and leisure activities that support healthy aging. AOA programming includes aquatics, fitness, outdoor day trips, lunch trips, drop-in activities, clubs, arts & crafts, dance lessons and more! Our hiring efforts are focused on standard fitness classes, excluding yoga classes. If you have experience instructing fitness classes, we encourage you to apply! Certified Fitness Instructors provide instruction in group fitness classes aimed at active older adults in the Denver community, demonstrating proper techniques and methods for participants and ensuring a safe, fun, and enriching fitness environment. This position provides the opportunity to obtain part-time work making a positive impact on the lives of Denver's active older adults, while staying fit and taking part in the fun! The AOA Team is looking for individuals to teach functional fitness and group training classes across DPR’s network of recreation centers. A full list of Parks and Recreation facilities can be found on our webpage. Specifically, as a Certified Group Fitness Instructor you will: Provide exceptional instruction to individuals of all fitness levels Demonstrate professional, safe, and effective class instruction while offering ongoing motivation and feedback to class participants Create enthusiastic and energetic class environments while providing specific emphasis on safety and proper execution of movements Show a willingness to answer questions and utilize positive conflict resolution skills Meet the outstanding customer service standards of Denver Parks and Recreation Instruct SilverSneakers class formats such as: Classic, CardioFit, Circuit, Yoga, Splash, and BOOM Keep current on all certifications and industry practices Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

Current certification as a Group Fitness Instructor by a nationally recognized organization (such as but not limited to: ACE or AFAA) OR a current specialty fitness certification (such as but not limited to Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Essentrics®, or cycling) by a nationally recognized organization
Certification by Healthways in any of the following SilverSneakers class formats: Classic, CardioFit, Circuit, Yoga, Splash or BOOM
Current CPR/First Aid Certification
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Community Health, Exercise Physiology or related field.
Experience instructing SilverSneakers classes or fitness classes for active older adults
Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Certification as an instructor and/or trainer in yoga, step aerobics, kick boxing, boot camp, hip-hop, interval training, sports performance, strength training, Pilates, Zumba, indoor cycling, core conditioning or any fitness area by a nationally recognized organization.
Requires certification in CPR/First Aid at the time of application or within six months hire date.
Licensure and certification must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional instruction to individuals of all fitness levels
Demonstrate professional, safe, and effective class instruction while offering ongoing motivation and feedback to class participants
Create enthusiastic and energetic class environments while providing specific emphasis on safety and proper execution of movements
Show a willingness to answer questions and utilize positive conflict resolution skills
Meet the outstanding customer service standards of Denver Parks and Recreation
Instruct SilverSneakers class formats such as: Classic, CardioFit, Circuit, Yoga, Splash, and BOOM
Keep current on all certifications and industry practices
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested