Fitness Instructor - Strength and Aerobics

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greeley Recreation is seeking certified Group Fitness Instructors to join their growing team. Instructors are responsible for leading safe, effective, and motivating group fitness classes for community members across a variety of formats, including Aqua Fitness, MindBody (Yoga/Pilates), Cycling, SilverSneakers, Dance Fitness, Strength, and Aerobic-Style Training. Key responsibilities include designing and delivering classes, maintaining accurate attendance records, cross-training in other formats, serving as a role model, fostering a friendly and inclusive environment, educating participants on policies, and responding to injuries. Instructors are also expected to maintain their certifications and pursue continuing education in fitness, nutrition, and wellness.

Requirements

Nationally Accredited Group Fitness Certification required: ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NETA, and/or Nationally Recognized Specialty Certification deemed appropriate for the class format.
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Certification required: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Ability to design an effective class based on the format and participant needs.
Knowledge of proper group fitness components: warm-up, aerobic conditioning and strength, flexibility, and cool-down segments.
Ability to communicate proper form and usage of fitness equipment.
Ability to provide exercise modifications and progressions for a wide variety of abilities.
Knowledge and understanding of cuing and musicality.
Ability to uniquely motivate and build rapport with class participants to provide a safe and welcoming environment.
Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
Knowledge of customer service principles and best practices, including customer needs assessments, meeting quality service standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years Customer service experience.
Two (2) + years of Group Fitness instruction.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design and delivery of group fitness classes on the weekly schedule.
Keeps accurate record of class attendance.
Cross-trains in other group fitness formats.
Serves as a role model to staff and participants as it relates to personal fitness, etiquette and safety.
Provides a friendly, inclusive, service-oriented environment for staff and participants.
Provides positive relations and policy education to participants.
Maintains familiarity of Greeley Recreation functions including risk management procedures, membership information, basic operational practices, and understanding of programs and services.
Responds to all injuries and assist in immediate emergency procedures.
Keeps group fitness studios and closet areas clean and organized.
Maintains NCCA Group Fitness or specialty certification and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications per industry standards.
Personal commitment to pursuing continuing education and advanced understanding of fitness, nutrition, and wellness industry standards.