Nature of Work

This is professional work involving the coordination and supervision of a variety of group exercise programs and activities. Activities associated with the job include planning, coordinating and conducting a variety of group fitness activities, preparing and delivering exercise classes intended to motivate and challenge program participants and ensuring the safety of group exercise participants to prevent any liability issues or concerns. Additional activities include maintaining contacts with community groups and organizations, performing public relations activities, preparing reports of scheduled and completed activities and preparing and maintaining program information, schedules, rosters, files and records. Job responsibilities require thorough experience in group exercise program planning, thorough knowledge of effective recreation planning and programming, strong organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills, ability to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job and thorough knowledge of the health and safety regulations governing group exercise programs and public recreation facilities. Job performance is evaluated by the Parks and Recreation Director through review of the level of knowledge and expertise in group exercise programming, review of the quality and creativity of group exercise programming, organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills, knowledge of exercise physiology and the anatomy, physical fitness and participants’ adherence to recreation center policies and procedures.

Illustrative Examples of Work

-Plans, coordinates and conducts a variety of group fitness activities for participants to promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyles.

-Prepares and delivers exercise classes intended to motivate and challenge program participants and modifies the routines to accommodate the skill levels of participants.

-Ensures the safety of group exercise participants to prevent any liability to the City of Pigeon Forge.

-Arrives before classes are scheduled to begin to set up audio equipment, meet and greet participants, answer questions, record attendance and ensure that classes begin on time.

-Utilizes legally purchased music appropriate for exercise classes to accompany exercise routines.

-Remains after class to answer participants’ questions, demonstrate and clarify moves used in class, etc.

-Maintains the exercise rooms in an orderly manner and ensures a safe environment to minimize falls and/or injuries.

-Attends required trainings schedules by the City or community center and maintains current group fitness certifications and CPR/AED certifications.

-Assists with planning and coordinating special events and activities when necessary.

-Assists with supervising participants utilizing recreation center facilities; enforcing center policies and maintaining order at all times.

-Inspects exercise equipment to ensure it is in proper working order, issues equipment to individuals and groups and assists with maintaining an accurate and up to date inventory of all supplies and equipment.

-Assists with developing and coordinating programs and assists participants in proper athletic training.

-Attends workshops and seminars to remain current on emerging fitness trends, acceptable industry standards, etc.

-Assists with the preparation of calendars and newsletters to advertise and promote recreation center exercise classes, special events and related activities.

-Interacts with local and regional community groups and organizations to effectively coordinate recreational programs and activities.

-Assists with preparing and maintaining exercise program files and records.

-Performs related duties as required.