Fitness Instructor - City of Birmingham

JobsQuest•Birmingham, AL

1d•$17 - $26

About The Position

The Birmingham Fire Department is hiring Fitness Instructors to develop health, fitness, and wellness programs that improve the overall health of employees and the community. The role includes designing physical ability training and testing programs, administering fitness and rehabilitation programs, instructing group classes, and monitoring fitness center attendees and program participants to help ensure program effectiveness and safety. Fitness Instructors work primarily in fitness and recreation facilities, with occasional visits to offsite fitness locations, parks, recreation facilities, or outdoor locations. Depending on the hiring facility, instructors may be required to obtain a Personal Training or Group Exercise Certification within the first six months of employment. The position is full time, with a listed pay range of $17.00–$26.37.

Requirements

Driver's license.
CPR and AED certification.
First Aid certification.
Option A: Twelve hours of college coursework in Physical Education, Health Promotions, Health Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or other Health/Physical Education courses.
Option B: Work experience conducting organized fitness activities such as aerobics, weight training, flexibility training, or relaxation classes.
Option B: Work experience conducting field testing such as obstacle courses, cardio-respiratory endurance testing, and muscular endurance tests.

Nice To Haves

Depending on the hiring facility, a Personal Training or Group Exercise Certification may be required within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing health, fitness, and wellness programs based on gathered information, participant needs, and trends.
Help administer fitness and rehabilitative programs by working one-on-one with clients, instructing group classes, and monitoring fitness center attendees.
Participate in designing and administering physical ability training and testing programs for Fire and Police Recruits.
Help assess fitness center programs and recommend changes when necessary.
Communicate and interact with employees, the general public, vendors, and other individuals regarding department programs and services.
Support day-to-day Fitness Center operations, including general administrative and maintenance tasks and inventory monitoring, to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient environment.