Instructor I-IV Chilson Fitness and Fitness Attendant I - Part-Time

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

5d•$15 - $26

About The Position

Provides quality fitness instruction for the benefit of the participants. Work varied hours, including evenings and weekends. This is a part-time position working an average of less than 20 hours per week. The Fitness Attendant is not an independent role. It is a secondary job to the Instructor role which pays at a different hourly rate.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED required.
Course work in recreation, education or related field preferred.
Experience teaching specific fitness classes required.
Previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity preferred.
Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date required.
Proficient knowledge of activity.
Strong oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with diverse groups .
Strong customer service skills .
Handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment and diplomacy.
Build and maintain strong participant enrollments.
1 year experience teaching fitness classes required.
At least 18 months previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity.
Experience teaching a variety of fitness classes preferred.
4 years teaching , training experience, conducting workshops or leading in-service training required.
Previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity required.
Associate Degree or higher in Recreation, education or a related field preferred.
Current certification from a nationally recognized primary group exercise certification organization required (e.g ACE or AFAA).
Current certification from a nationally recognized organization in a specialized area required. Example: Pilates, NIA, and Yoga. Certification must include a practicum and written examination.

Nice To Haves

Previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity preferred.
Associate Degree or higher in Recreation, education or a related field preferred.
Experience teaching a variety of fitness classes preferred.
Current certification from a nationally recognized primary group exercise certification organization preferred (e.g ACE or AFAA).

Responsibilities

Provide safe and effective class instruction to registered participants.
Provide make up sessions as required.
Develop and implement lesson plans.
Participate in required trainings and safety meetings.
Inspect classroom/program environment and equipment to insure safety.
Handle emergencies according to established procedures.
Keep current on the trends and advancements in the area of assigned class activity/training utilizing approved educational sources.
Complete and maintain accurate administrative and record keeping tasks, including participant written consent forms, guest evaluations, descriptions for promotional brochures, etc.
May assist with special events.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Fitness Area - Inspect and remove unsafe or broken fitness equipment.
Fitness Area - Maintain a clean, safe, and organized fitness area.
Participate in special projects, including shutdown week.
Attend required staff training (e.g., emergency preparedness, safety, policies, trends, admin updates).
Maintain current CPR certification (renew every two years).