Instructor, Specialty Fitness (Mat Pilates, Zumba, Yoga, Tai Chi, Barre, etc...)

CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE • Wheat Ridge, CO

16d • $24 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the instruction and promotion of various types of fitness programs, individual and group fitness.

Requirements

• American Red Cross Adult CPR, AED, & First Aid certifications are required within 60 days from date of hire.
• Fitness certification from a nationally recognized organization such as ACE, AFFA, NETA, AAAI, ASFA or ACSM and/or other specialty certifications/training is required based on the area of instruction.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation, rules, and regulations
• Knowledge of the cardiovascular system, human anatomy, exercise science, and a variety of resistance training programming and injury prevention.
• Skills in public relations, operation of necessary equipment and must be versatile in all developmental stages.
• Ability to plan, organize, instruct, supervise assigned program, control large groups of people, follow instructions, and remain current on the trends of the industry
• Must communicate effectively, analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper courses of action to be taken
• Ability to work with little or no supervision, analyze and correct facility safety hazards
• Willingness to learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach class content appropriate to the course description and level.
• Develop appropriate tools necessary to offer quality and provide feedback to class participants and proper instruction in use of support materials.
• Monitor participants and their ability to participate and ensure their attire is applicable to properly perform, i.e., shoes, etc., if applicable.
• Provide a safe environment for all participants and enforce all general building policies.
• Complete any necessary reports and forms, i.e., Incident Reports, Health Forms, Attendance Records, Supply Requests, etc.
• Attend scheduled meetings as required and responsible for finding a dependable, appropriate substitute upon their absence.
• Responsible for preparation for program activities; prepare lesson plans, organize relative equipment.
• Required to set-up and break-down materials used for instruction as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed