Exercise - Group Fitness - Instructors

RIVER TRAILS PARK DISTRICT•Prospect Heights, IL

3h•$20 - $27

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor and Aquatics instructor (Summer Season Only) is responsible for teaching a quality group fitness class. They need to understand the needs and goals of participants and provide them with a positive, enjoyable and safe environment in which to achieve their fitness goals.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Group fitness instructors need to have or be working towards or obtains nationally recognized certification(s)

Nice To Haves

Certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of employment

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the park district’s policies and operations and enforce them in a positive manner
Provides a quality group exercise class that begins and ends on time
Records attendance numbers for every class
Greets members by name whenever possible
Shows interest and dedication to class and clients and minimizes the use of substitutes
Is professional at all times and serves as a good role model
Attend and participate in staff and training meetings
Attend workshops and conferences on a regular basis as directed
Perform other duties and functions as assigned
Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the safety program of the River Trails Park District.
Actively supports and enforces the safety program instituted by the Park District
Maintains a working knowledge of all general agency and department-specific safety rules
Attends required safety program and in-service education meetings as directed
Corrects unsafe conditions and/or reports them to your director supervisor
Enforces safety disciplinary policies and procedures
Uses protective gloves, masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to pathogens