Zumba Instructor

City of Chaska•Chaska Community Center, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Zumba Instructor is responsible for leading quality fitness programs designed to meet the needs of participants through educational and fun classes in a safe and welcoming environment, all while providing exceptional customer service.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one-year experience as a fitness instructor
Active participation in Continuing Education Credits (CEC or CEU)
Active Zumba Instructor license
Current American Red Cross (ARC) CPR/AED
Current First Aid Certification
Knowledge of exercise physiology, kinesiology and injury prevention
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others to achieve their health/wellness goals
Interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability and desire to instruct in front of an audience
Ability to demonstrate all skills necessary and safe proper techniques
Outgoing, energetic and able to motivate and encourage participants to attend and actively participate in class
Flexible and adaptive, capable of adapting teaching style to clients of varying ages and abilities
Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity

Responsibilities

Leads motivating fitness classes according to the assigned schedule.
Instructs class to the ability level of the participants.
Designs and teaches choreography using music tempo, count and phrase.
Provides guidance in safe, proper exercise techniques and group fitness components (i.e. warm-up, aerobic exercise, flexibility, cool down).
Works with participants to achieve their fitness goals and monitors participants’ perceived rate of exertion.
Monitor and record class attendance.
Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.
Works with other instructors to ensure all classes are fully staffed.
Maintains group fitness equipment and room.
Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned.