Early Morning SPIN GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Fitness Operations Supervisor, the Group Fitness Instructor will design and instruct safe and effective group fitness classes for members of all fitness levels and ages. The Group Fitness Instructor will also act as a liaison between members and the Fitness Operations Supervisor. The Instructor will keep the Fitness Operations Supervisor informed of all problems and concerns. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities, and parks while caring for the environment”.
Requirements
- Monitor participants’ exertion levels.
- Answer basic anatomy and physiology questions from participants.
- Use and demonstrate fitness equipment
- Adapt to unexpected situations with minimal disruption to class.
- Motivate participants.
- Teach safe, fun and motivating classes.
- National certification current in ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM or Suspension Training.
- At least 20 years of age.
- Minimum 1 year teaching experience preferred.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Spin or Cycle Experience required.
- Ability to relate to student’s needs,
- Ability to modify exercises or offer alternatives
- Ability to recognize participants and their ability levels.
- Ability to recognize situations that require assistance and respond appropriately.
- Must be able to dance, jump
- Required to sit on floor for toning work
- Must walk to conduct class
- Required to lift weights to teach class
- Must stoop to teach class
- Required to reach in class
- Required to use "step" in class
- Must converse with class
- Must be able to watch students
- All Aqua instructors must be able to swim
Nice To Haves
- Ability to teach multiple formats preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by maintaining a positive, empathetic and professional attitude at all times.
- Instruct class.
- Represent RFC in a positive manner.
- Keep Fitness Operations Supervisor Informed
- Communicate with students and take an interest in them.
- Take attendance.
- Prepare class music and routine.
- Be punctual.
- Enforce Group Fitness Class policies.
- Attend Group Fitness meetings.
- Keep certifications current.
- Keep track of hours; clock in and out for each class.
- Change music and routines regularly.
- Find substitutes if unable to teach, inform Fitness Operations Supervisor.
- Attend clinics and visit other classes.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual, Policy and Procedures and Employee Manual.
- Other related job duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center
- Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run
- Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena
- Individual Lions pool pass
- 20% off (1) facility rental/year
- 20% off birthday party package for child(ren)
- 20% off program fees
- Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower
- Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing)
- 457 Retirement Plan
- Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).
- Additional benefits for facility employees only.
- Paid CPR/AED training and certification.
- Paid Leave Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
