Fitness Specialist - Group Exercise Instructor

Blacksburg, Town of • Blacksburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fitness Specialist serves as a fitness instructor for adult exercise classes at the Blacksburg Community Center, educating and motivating participants and promoting healthy living and well-being. The role involves building positive relationships with participants by teaching varied, challenging, and entertaining group fitness classes and explaining correct form and alternative movements.

Applicants will also be considered for a certified personal trainer position. In that setting, the specialist develops training programs tailored to clients’ goals, medical histories, and movement histories; monitors client safety, including heart rate and exercise technique; and modifies exercises for different skill levels.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certification.
• Certification from an accredited fitness organization.
• Ability to interact with and instruct a wide variety of age groups and skill levels.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in group fitness instruction and individualized personal training.
• Knowledge of necessary safety precautions and the use of exercise equipment and tools.
• Ability to keep consistent notes and documentation.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, clients, participants, and the general public.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and instruct a variety of fitness classes at the Blacksburg Community Center.
• Teach participants across a variety of age ranges and skill levels.
• Educate class participants on correct form and alternative movements during fitness routines.
• In a personal training setting, develop and implement safe, appropriate exercise routines for individual clients.
• Ensure client safety by monitoring heart rate and exercise techniques and modifying exercises to accommodate different skill levels.
• Keep consistent notes and documentation about individual personal training sessions and group exercise routines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED