Group Exercise Instructor

Township of Upper St Clair•Upper St. Clair, PA

10d

About The Position

The Part-Time Group Exercise Instructor works under the supervision of the Group Exercise Coordinator at the Upper St. Clair Community & Recreation Center. The instructor prepares and leads quality group exercise classes for members and guests in a fun and safe atmosphere, provides quality customer service, and shares general department and facility information. The role promotes health, wellness, fitness, and a positive self-image while supporting the Community & Recreation Center’s recreation services. The instructor ensures exercise equipment is safe before class and properly stored afterward, offers modifications for different fitness levels, explains class-area policies and procedures, maintains accurate participation records for payroll and data collection, and keeps certifications current through continuing education. The instructor also addresses complaints and rule violations tactfully, works cooperatively with visitors and employees, and attends meetings as required. The position requires familiarity with group exercise equipment and the ability to demonstrate its use. Work may involve sitting, speaking, hearing, walking, handling equipment, reaching, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 80 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic and advanced fitness information.
Ability to create quality client-specific exercise routines.
Competence in one-on-one to small-group training and exercise-program development.
Excellent interpersonal skills and clear, fluent spoken English.
Problem-solving skills, including the ability to resolve discrepancies and answer questions tactfully and courteously.
Ability to perform well in a family-oriented service environment in a recreation setting.
Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nationally accredited training certification, such as AFAA, ACE, or PhiPilates.
At least 1 year of experience working as a group exercise instructor.
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Familiarity with and ability to demonstrate group exercise equipment, including dumbbells, jump ropes, aerobic steps, kettlebells, stability balls, BOSU balls, and audio equipment.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Degree in exercise science or a wellness-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote health and wellness as a representative of parks and recreation.
Promote the development of a healthy self-image.
Prepare and instruct quality group exercise classes in a fun and safe atmosphere, including modifications for all fitness levels.
Ensure technical equipment is safe for participant use before class and store equipment in designated areas after class.
Educate members and guests about exercise-class-area policies, procedures, and conduct.
Maintain accurate, detailed class participation records for payroll and participation data collection.
Maintain current training certifications through continuing education.
Resolve complaints and violations of facility rules by members and guests.
Work cooperatively with visitors and employees.
Attend and participate in meetings as required.
Promote health, fitness, and the Community & Recreation Center positively.
Provide quality customer service and general department and facility information to members and guests.