Fitness Instructors / Trainers

City of Ames • 50010, IA

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About The Position

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is hiring Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers for its Wellness program. These ongoing, part-time positions involve a varied schedule of fewer than 20 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits or paid leave. The positions are directly accountable to the Public Wellness Manager and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks & Recreation. The posting is open until filled.

Aqua Fitness Instructors teach aqua fitness and educate participants on proper, safe exercise form. Group Fitness Instructors teach group fitness classes and educate participants on proper, safe exercise form. Personal Trainers provide one-on-one instruction tailored to clients’ needs, conduct fitness consultations and assessments, ensure clients use gym equipment and weight machines safely and effectively, and motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals.

Employees are expected to support the City’s Excellence Through People organizational culture and shared values, including continuous improvement, creativity and innovation, customer service, data-driven decisions, employee involvement, excellence, fiscal stewardship, honesty and integrity, leadership, a positive attitude, respect, safety and wellness, and teamwork. The City’s stated purpose is to provide exceptional public services at the best price while providing employees with an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.

Pay ranges listed are $15.66–$16.61 per hour for Aqua Fitness Instructors, $15.20–$16.61 per hour for Group Fitness Instructors, and $25.08–$25.83 per hour for Personal Trainers.

Requirements

• One year of group fitness instruction experience in at least one format, such as boxing, Pilates, yoga, older adult fitness, dance fitness, or cycling.
• CPR certification is required.
• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and training principles.
• Knowledge of group fitness instruction, including the use of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm.
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and embody the City of Ames Core Values.
• Ability to maintain a high level of safety and a professional appearance and calm, courteous demeanor.
• Ability to motivate people and work well with other staff members.
• Skill in choreography and music.
• Customer-service orientation.
• For Personal Trainers: thorough understanding of fitness concepts and human anatomy, strong communication and motivation skills, and ability to conduct fitness consultations and assessments.
• Ability to move and lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Physical participation and interaction related to the specific activity are required.
• Must complete the hiring process, which includes an evaluation of education and experience, an interview, and a criminal background check, including a sex offender registry check.
• Candidates offered a position must complete Form I-9 Section 1 and provide required proof of identity and work authorization on their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• For Personal Trainers, a four-year degree in Exercise Science is preferred.
• Nationally recognized personal training certification, such as ACE or NASM, is preferred.
• National group fitness certification, such as ACE, AFAA, or NASM, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach aqua fitness classes to participants in the Ames Parks & Recreation Wellness program.
• Teach group fitness classes to participants in the Ames Parks & Recreation Wellness program.
• Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form.
• Provide one-on-one fitness instruction tailored to clients’ specific needs.
• Conduct fitness consultations and assessments.
• Assist, monitor, and instruct clients to ensure safe and effective use of gym equipment and weight machines.
• Motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals.
• Maintain an exceptional level of safety and a professional appearance and demeanor while on site.
• Support the City’s Excellence Through People values and maintain a Total City Perspective.

What This Job Offers

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