Part-Time Regular Fitness Instructor

City of New Braunfels, TX•New Braunfels, TX

8d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you? What are we looking for: A motivated and enthusiastic team plyer to join the two-time Texas Recreation and Park Society’s Gold Medalist New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department at DAS REC, New Braunfels Recreation Center. DAS REC provides 77,000 square feet of something for everyone. For more information visit www.dasrec.com. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of site management. Work involves instruction of fitness programs and exercise routines in the recreation and fitness environment to individuals and/or groups for the maintenance and improvement of physical fitness and other dimensions of wellness. Work is reviewed for conformance to generally accepted standards of center operations, and for compliance with the established policies of the City of New Braunfels and Das Rec, New Braunfels Recreation Center.

Requirements

Nationally recognized personal trainer certification. Including, but not limited to ACSM, ACE, NASM, AFFA, ISSA, or NSCA.
Nationally recognized fitness instructor certification according to specialty being taught. Including, but not limited to ACSM, ACE, NETA, AFFA, SCW.
1-year personal training experience.
Group fitness instruction experience in specialty applying for.
CPR-AED certified prior to start of instruction.
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, kinesiology, and body mechanics specific to physical activity
Knowledge of principles of hydrodynamics including buoyancy, resistance, drag, turbulence, inertia, surface tension, hydrostatic pressure, and the influences of body position and equipment in the aquatic environment (aquatics instructors only)
Knowledge of teaching strategies and awareness of individual student needs
Knowledge of choreography, cueing technique, music, tempo, rhythm, and safety
Fitness abilities that match or exceed the class instructional level
Knowledge of aquatic environment and aquatic center procedures
Knowledge of first aid principles and practices
Knowledge of exercise physiology and exercise testing and prescription techniques
Knowledge of basic nutrition and US dietary guidelines within scope of practice
Knowledge of reviewing general health history, screening and appropriate record keeping
Knowledge of exercise correction techniques and how to teach appropriate form
The ability to perform exercises and demonstrate to clients
Ability to communicate effectively in interpreting policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform all exercises and movements as demonstrations for clientele.
Proven sales experience a plus
Outgoing personality and excellent communication skills; superior customer service skills
Sales and marketing experience in personal training and programs

Responsibilities

Educates and instructs students on principles of exercise and physical fitness
Educates and instructs students on principles of hydrodynamics as applied to exercise in the aquatic environment
Effectively explains exercise technique
Designs safe and effective exercise routines for all ages and fitness levels
Starts and ends classes on-time and as appropriate, maintains attendance record, and returns equipment to storage areas; assists in the quality assurance of equipment being utilized
Remains available to answer student questions, and communicates with them in a positive and encouraging manner
Supervise and monitor exercise participants
Perform fitness assessments, develop exercise prescriptions and design safe and effective workout programs for a diverse population, including a variety of high-risk clientele
Effectively explain exercise technique as well as provide one on one consulting, training and motivation
Design and implement programs to include incentive, health promotion, and other specialty programs as needed
Perform administrative tasks associated with facility operations
Answers questions, and communicates with clients in a positive and encouraging manner
Professionally represents physical fitness, a healthful lifestyle and the values of the Parks and Recreation department
Maintains equipment and helps keep records of center needs and maintenance
Attends staff meetings and training sessions to enhance communication and job performance
Informs supervisor of opportunities for course development, course improvement and problems as they arise
Continues to seek out education and self-improvement activities to be able to market to center and community needs