Group Fitness Instructor

CHESS • Farmington, NM

14d • $18

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide quality Group Fitness instruction to members of the public searching for better health and fitness.

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Must possess basic fitness knowledge and have experience leading a variety of group exercise classes.
• Experience working with senior citizens.
• Must possess outstanding communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work positively and professionally with community and college members.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Must be certified as a Group Fitness Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading a variety of group exercise classes including step, kickboxing, group cycling, power pump, senior citizens, etc.
• Identify and correct any exercise performed incorrectly by a participant.
• Provide exercise modifications for participants with specific needs (i.e., back and shoulder injuries, pregnancy, new exercisers, etc.).
• Teach students to monitor their heart rate during group the exercise sessions.
• Teach participants how to utilize either the Karvonen Formula or Age Predicted Maximal Heart Rate Formula to figure out their target heart rate zone.
• Take one 10 second heart rate at some point during the cardio portion of the class and one 10 second heart rate before beginning floor work to make sure participant heart rates are below 100 bpm.
• Provide music that is appropriate in nature and speed for class format.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
• Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
• Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
• Flex Spending accounts
• Life and Disability coverage
• Employee Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waiver
• Free SJC Gym Membership
• Free Library services

What This Job Offers

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