Fitness Instructor

Wood Dale Park District•Wood Dale, IL

1d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Fitness Instructor leads group fitness programs that promote wellness and healthy lifestyles for the community in an enjoyable, fun, and inclusive environment. The instructor works under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and may teach one class per week or multiple classes per week, depending on demand. Hours vary according to classes offered and may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with some flexibility depending on the instructor and class. Most work takes place at the Recreation Complex at 111 E Foster Ave, though assignments may also take place at other Park District sites within 1–2 miles. The position involves regular contact with coworkers and class participants. Pay is $25.00–$33.00 per hour, depending on qualifications. This is a part-time position that is not eligible for health insurance or IMRF. Recreational benefits include employee-only access to the fitness studio/open gym, pool and dog park passes, and discounts on recreation programs, facility rentals, golf, pro shop purchases, and food. Immediate family members (spouse and dependent children) are eligible for certain golf discounts. Part-time PTO is available after one year of employment and is based on years of service and hours worked.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid Group Fitness Instructor (CFI) certification or specialization from a nationally recognized organization.
First Aid and CPR/AED certification required within three months of hire.
Flexibility to work a schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Knowledge of current fitness class trends and protocols.
Strong guest relations and customer service skills.
Ability to demonstrate proper exercise techniques and adjust instruction for diverse participant populations.
Ability to train, motivate, and encourage participants.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with elected officials, supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
Ability to independently lead and instruct group fitness classes.
Ability to make safe and appropriate judgments in normal and highly stressful situations.
Time-management skills.
Ability to perform strenuous physical activity, including walking, running, lifting, climbing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, sitting, and prolonged standing.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience leading group fitness classes is highly desired.
Training and conditioning experience is highly desired.
Ability to select appropriate music for warm-ups, cool-downs, and classes.

Responsibilities

Lead fun, effective, and safe group fitness classes, including appropriate warm-ups, workouts, and cool-downs.
Arrive early to prepare the class and check that equipment is safe.
Instruct participants in proper equipment use and demonstrate exercises and routines.
Maintain equipment and supply inventory, report problems or replenishment needs, and put equipment away properly.
Make yourself available to participants before or after class to address questions or concerns.
Modify exercises and adapt class elements to participants’ abilities to ensure safe and effective instruction.
Build familiarity with participants and foster a sense of community in class.
Stay informed about fitness and exercise trends.
Follow Park District safety rules and procedures and attend work regularly and as scheduled.
Communicate program or patron concerns, questions, changes, accidents, safety concerns, maintenance issues, and complaints to the Recreation Supervisor, using appropriate documentation when required.
Record attendance at each class meeting.
Demonstrate and support the Park District’s mission, vision, values, and customer service standards.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as requested.
Follow Park District policies, procedures, and dress code; leave rooms clean, equipment put away, and lights turned off.
Assist the Recreation Supervisor in promoting exercise classes and the fitness program.
Administer first aid and CPR and use an AED when needed.
Serve as a resource and liaison to Park District employees, departments, government units, and the community.
Perform other duties and functions as directed.

Benefits

Part-time PTO after one year of employment, based on years of service and hours worked.
Employee-only fitness studio and open gym membership.
Employee-only pool pass.
Employee-only dog park pass.
Discounts on recreation programs and facility rentals for the employee only.
Discounts on golf greens fees and cart rentals for the employee and immediate family.
Discounts on pro shop purchases for the employee only.
One hour of bay time per day for the employee only.
Discounts on food purchases at Salt Creek Golf Club and 390 Golf Experience for the employee only.
Not eligible for health insurance or IMRF.