Fitness Instructor

Position Summary:

The Fitness Instructor reports to and takes day-to-day direction from the Executive Director and Recreation Specialist. Incumbent is also responsible for presenting a positive and competent image of the Pueblo of Pojoaque through quality fitness programs designed to meet the needs community.

Qualifications:

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to work positively with different populations, in groups and individually
• Must be well-organized and prepared to teach classes
• Must be in excellent physical condition to teach group exercise
• Must be able to think independently and develop routines for teaching specific exercise classes
• Must be able to keep confidences and practice discernment
• Must have Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Health Education, or related field
• Must be certified through ACE, ACSM, YMCA, or other approved nationally accredited organization
• Must have and maintain PR and First Aid certifications
• Must be alert and aware of signs of exercise-induced distress
• Must have adequate vision to review documents; hearing adequate to interact with the public
• Must be able to lift up to 45lbs. using proper technique
• Occasional travel for training may be required
• Must understand, believe in and contribute to the mission of the Pueblo of Pojoaque Wellness Center

General Responsibilities:

The person selected for this position will be responsible for quality fitness programming in the areas of fitness instruction and member services. This person is repsonsible for continuous high-quality customr service, which includes, but is not limited to, meeting internal and external customer needs, and for presenting a positive attitude toward PPWC, its staff and its programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that member’s needs are met through personal recognition and by providing quality sevice and group fitness classes
• Assuming a leadership role as a professional in the area of exercise and aerobics
• Ensuring that a safe and healthy environment exists for exercising
• Arriving to teach class in advance of the scheduled time to greet participants, answer questions and explain the purposes of each exercise
• Dressing appropriately for teaching exercise classes
• Arriving well-prepared, music cued and routine thought out
• Learning the names of participants who attend your class participants
• Teaching classes’ partispants to the best of incumbent’s ability
• Noting new participants and sharing basic exercise information with them
• Keeping up-to-date on safety and fitness trends
• Finding a substitute instructor if unable to teach and recording it appropriately
• Reporting any equipment;/facility problems to the Group Fitness Coordinator
• Maintaining your national accreditation certification
• Actively participating as a PPWC employee by working with staff and members in Fitness programs and special events
• Assuming any other duties as assigned by the Executive director and Recreation Coordinator

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person