WAFC Fitness Instructor

City of Whitewater•Whitewater, WI

About The Position

The Fitness Instructor prepares, teaches, and modifies fitness, wellness, and evidence-based programs for WAFC members and guests, adapting classes to participants’ needs, interests, and abilities. The position offers 1–4 hours of work per week, scheduled according to instructor availability. Preference is given to applicants available early mornings or evenings and to those able to introduce new or unique class formats that expand current offerings. The instructor promotes the safe use of exercise equipment, provides class modifications, selects appropriate music, and sets up and takes down rooms for class needs. The instructor also maintains orderly storage areas and informs WAFC staff about equipment maintenance or purchasing needs, custodial needs, and injuries or accidents. Accident/Incident forms must be completed, and confidentiality must be maintained. Schedule flexibility is required based on WAFC activities. There are no formal supervisory responsibilities. Overall supervision and direction are provided by the WAFC Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Related education and experience, or an equivalent combination that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certification in the classes being taught.
First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain certification within six months.
Knowledge of fitness equipment and how to use it safely and correctly.
Previous teaching experience.
Ability to communicate orally, clearly, patiently, and tactfully with participants.
Ability to exercise judgment regarding participants’ abilities and constraints in a fitness class.
Prior experience working with fitness class participants of various ages and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Availability for early morning or evening classes.
Ability to introduce new or unique class formats that expand current offerings.

Responsibilities

Prepare, teach, and modify fitness, wellness, and evidence-based programs for WAFC members and guests.
Monitor and direct participants in the proper and safe use of exercise equipment.
Offer class modifications to accommodate different fitness levels.
Choose appropriate music.
Set up and take down the room to meet class needs.
Keep the storage room neat and orderly.
Inform WAFC staff when exercise equipment needs maintenance or purchasing.
Inform WAFC staff of custodial needs related to the cleanliness of fitness and equipment storage areas.
Inform WAFC staff about injuries or accidents and complete an Accident/Incident form.
Maintain confidentiality as required.
Maintain schedule flexibility based on WAFC activities.