Group Fitness Instructor

Apex Park and Recreation District • Arvada, CO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced and motivating coach to lead specialized classes for older adults who love to move, lift and be challenged. The classes focuses on strength, posture, balance and functional movements in a small weight room. The groups are filled with energetic participants who show up ready to work hard, and don't want to be treated as fragile. Ideal candidates will understand how to program safely for active adults while delivering a challenging, and empowering experience as well as providing modifications for those in need.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old.
• Fitness Certification: A valid certification such as ACE (American Council on Exercise), NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), or a similar qualification for personal training.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current nationally recognized Group Exercise or Personal Training Certification (e.g., ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA).

Nice To Haves

• Senior Fitness and/or Corrective Exercise certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead specialized classes for older adults focusing on strength, posture, balance, and functional movements.
• Program safely for active adults while delivering a challenging and empowering experience.
• Provide modifications for participants as needed.
• Potentially be involved in additional exciting projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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