Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Instructor I: High School Graduate or GED required.
• Instructor II: High School Graduate or GED required.
• Instructor III: High School Graduate or GED required.
• Instructor IV: High School Graduate or GED required.
• Experience teaching specific fitness classes required.
• Instructor II: 1 year experience teaching fitness classes required.
• Instructor II: Previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity required.
• Instructor III: At least 18 months previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity.
• Instructor IV: 4 years teaching, training experience, conducting workshops or leading in-service training required.
• Instructor IV: Previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date required.
• Instructor II: Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date required.
• Instructor III: Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date required.
• Instructor IV: Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date required.
• Proficient knowledge of activity.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with diverse groups.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment and diplomacy.
• Build and maintain strong participant enrollments.

Nice To Haves

• Instructor I: Course work in recreation, education or related field preferred.
• Instructor I: Previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity preferred.
• Instructor III: Associate Degree or higher in Recreation, education or a related field preferred.
• Instructor III: Experience teaching a variety of fitness classes preferred.
• Instructor IV: Associate Degree or higher in Recreation, education or a related field preferred.
• Instructor II: Current certification from a nationally recognized primary group exercise certification organization preferred (e.g ACE or AFAA).
• Instructor III: Current certification from a nationally recognized primary group exercise certification organization required (e.g ACE or AFAA).
• Instructor IV: Current certification from a nationally recognized primary group exercise certification organization required (e.g ACE or AFAA).
• Instructor IV: Current certification from a nationally recognized organization in a specialized area required. Example: Pilates, NIA, and Yoga. Certification must include a practicum and written examination.

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 and 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 and record keeping tasks, including participant written consent forms, guest evaluations, descriptions for promotional brochures, etc.
• May assist with special events.
• 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.

Benefits

• Retirement – 457 employee funded plan
• Medical Leave – Up to 48 hours accrued. Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked