Fitness Instructors (Ballet/Barre/Dance)

Town of Snowmass Village, Colorado • Snowmass Village, CO

1d • $36 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Snowmass Village is looking to hire a Fitness Instructor to join our Parks, Recreation and Trails team! This is an in-person part-time position, offering part-time perks. We are looking for a fitness instructor that will provide group fitness classes, monitor and educate patrons on fitness safety and maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.

Requirements

• Specialized training and/or certification in a fitness class or personal training
• Maintain a current nationally recognized certification and provide proof yearly.
• American Red Cross certified in first aid and CPR/AED or able to obtain within one month of hire
• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles
• Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm
• Choreography and music skills.
• Ability to be professional and motivate class participants

Responsibilities

• Teaches scheduled classes, begins and ends on time; provide adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down.
• Monitor and record accurate class attendance.
• Assist patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.
• Ensure pre-class set up and post class tear down, including area clean-up and equipment properly stored.
• Give pre-class instruction, introduce self, greet class participant, get names of participants, information regarding limitations or injuries and give preview of class.
• Modify exercises for special populations (injuries, back problems, pregnancy, etc.)
• Prepare appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class.
• Organize and direct activities of assigned participants in order to provide a high level of quality instruction for all participants.
• Establish positive public relations with the participants helping them recognize and understand fitness developments.
• Resolve simple public complaints in matters related to fitness classes and refers other complaints to the Fitness & Aquatics Coordinator.
• Enforce standards and facility operational rules for all individuals using the facilities.
• Help organize and assist in the development of special programs, activities or instruction.
• Maintain an on-going program of personal physical fitness necessary to complete essential job duties.
• Inspect relevant fitness equipment and facilities and prepare appropriate recommendations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective, and productive working relationships using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Effectively plan and organize work and complete tasks within prescribed timeframes.

Benefits

• Accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Recreation benefit for eligible employees on the amount of $1700 – you can use this benefit to purchase your ski pass!
• Employee Assistance Program: 8 sessions per topic with a therapist or coach, for you or a family member
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Membership discount at the Snowmass Recreation Center
• Free RFTA Bus passes to commute to and from work and free employee commuter shuttle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed