Instructor II, III or IV-Senior Fitness and Fitness Attendant

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

14h•$15 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Provides quality fitness instruction for the benefit of the participants. The days of work and hours will vary with each class. This position will report to a Recreation Coordinator. The Fitness Attendant is not an independent role. It is a secondary job to the Instructor role which pays at a different hourly rate. This is a part-time position working an average of less than 20 hours per week.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED required.
1 year experience teaching or participating in the specific exercise/fitness classes discipline required.
Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date required.
Silver Sneakers Foundations certifications
Complete supervisory led training within 45 days of hire required.
Knowledge of activity required.
Strong oral communication skills required.
Work effectively and diplomatically with diverse groups required.
Strong customer service skills required.
Handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment and diplomacy required.
Build and maintain strong participant enrollments.
Must be able to physically & safely lead and demonstrate the skill and/or activity.
Will be required to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends.
May require pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, positioning and moving equipment necessary for the activity.

Nice To Haves

2 Year Associate Degree or higher in recreation, education or related field preferred (for Instructor III).
Bachelor's Degree in recreation, education or related field preferred (for Instructor IV).
3 years experience teaching a variety of fitness classes required (for Instructor III).
4 years teaching and training experience required (for Instructor IV).
Experience conducting workshops and leading in-service training required (for Instructor IV).
Course work in recreation, education or related field preferred.
Current certification from a specialized nationally recognized organization required (for Instructor IV). Example: Pilates, NIA, and Yoga. Certification must include a practicum and written examination.
Nationally recognized primary group exercise certification preferred (e.g ACE or AFAA) (for Instructor IV).

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 & 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 & record keeping tasks including but not limited to participant medical assessments, written consent forms, written exercise plans, guest evaluations, descriptions for promotional brochures.
Inspect and remove unsafe or broken fitness equipment.
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).
Performs other duties as assigned.