Fitness Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience leading a specific group fitness program, OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Professional certification(s) as a General Group Exercise Instructor, and/or specific class-format certification(s), (i.e. Zumba).
• Any major, widely-recognized specialty certification required to teach copyrighted classes (i.e. Zumba, Mad Dogg Spinning, etc.).
• First Aid & CPR w/ AED Certifications (or ability to obtain within established timeframe).
• Must be physically capable of meeting the demands of the fitness center & athletic programs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to meet attendance & punctuality requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• Must be able to stand on one’s feet, kneel, stoop and walk for extended periods of time.
• Instructors must always wear the appropriate Kroc Center uniform (as described in department documents) while working with customers.

Responsibilities

• Designs/implements and teaches safe and appropriate group exercise classes for members and guests.
• Designs all class choreography, performs music selection, and determines appropriate equipment required for each fitness class.
• Learns and implements all choreography as designed by their respective certifying agency.
• Ensures that all exercise and equipment used is done safely and appropriately for the exercise class demographics.
• Ensures safety in fitness spaces provided: the multi-purpose aerobics room, the basketball gym, and the pool.
• Provides excellent and courteous customer service to members.
• Maintains awareness of and promotes all group fitness activities.
• Encourages continuous attendance.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends and works with the supervisor to develop and enhance current and future class programming.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and continuing education requirements, based upon the class & certification needs.
• Assists the supervisor with Kroc special event demos.

Benefits

• Kroc Membership