Fitness Instructor - Youth Strength & Conditioning

Arlington Heights Park District • Arlington Heights, IL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading a Youth Strength & Conditioning class and a Dryland Training class for our competitive swim team. Classes are held Tuesday evenings with the potential for additional weekend sessions, and candidates must be able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule. Applicants are required to hold a nationally recognized strength and conditioning or fitness certification and have experience safely instructing youth athletes in a positive, engaging environment.

Requirements

• Current national certification as a group fitness instructor
• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• CPR, AED Certification required within six months of employment
• Experience safely instructing youth athletes in a positive, engaging environment

Nice To Haves

• College-level coursework in physical education or kinesiology preferred
• Minimum one to two years of experience leading fitness, exercise, or conditioning programs
• Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans and selects exercises to meet program objectives
• Select and set up required materials and equipment for each class
• Plans routines, chooses music and selects movements for muscle groups
• Demonstrates proper breathing techniques during physical activity
• Takes attendance, welcomes participants, and maintains accurate class lists
• Provides varied exercises to accommodate different fitness levels
• Ensures participant safety and notifies management of serious incidents
• Puts away materials and maintains a clean, organized environment

Benefits

• PTAC Membership to ARC
• Discounts on some programming
• KinderCare Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED