Group Fitness Instructor (Part-Time)

Salt Lake County (UT) • Salt Lake City, UT

45d

About The Position

Provides group fitness instruction. Educates patrons on fitness and safety and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must be able to teach a specialty Fitness Course through hands-on-experience.
• Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
• Must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
• Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided for by policy.
• Are not considered merit employees.
• Are "at will" employees who may be terminated for any reason, without notice, and without a pre-termination hearing.
• Grade 13
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must be able to teach a specialty Fitness Course through hands-on experience and obtain a Fit Tour Group Exercise instructor certification or other group fitness certification accredited by NCCA, or equivalent certifications within 90 days of date of hire.
• Must obtain a CPR certification within 90 days of date of hire.
• Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teaches scheduled classes; provides adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down.
• Instructs patrons on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
• Prepares appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class.
• Organizes class space. Stores all equipment and returns room to its original arrangement.
• Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.
• Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs.
• Ensures that safety standards are met.
• Adapt exercises for the level of strength or frailty of each participant.
• Participate in training opportunities provided by sponsoring organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees