Leads Recreation Department patrons in group fitness classes, including aerobics, Zumba, cycling, yoga, Pilates, and strength/conditioning. Oversees and manages a safe environment for group fitness participants. Executes the proper techniques of various fitness skills. Provides a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.

Provides regular ongoing classes with new routine updates to exercises and music.
 
Prepares own routine within the confines of safe and proper exercise techniques.
 
Conducts self in a professional manner at all time.
 
Supports the Parker Recreation Center philosophies, policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
 
Works effectively with co-workers, participants and the general public.
 
Attends all training workshops/seminars and meetings established by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator.
 
Identifies continuing education opportunities related to the job and coordinates with Fitness and Wellness Coordinator to maintain required certifications and ongoing education credits.
 
Educates and monitors RPE (Ratings of Perceived Exertion) of class participants on an ongoing basis.
 
Answers fitness related questions and makes referrals to class participants in the areas of personal training, specialty classes, injuries or additional education.
 
Begins classes on time and in an organized fashion. Instructors may not cancel a class unless approved by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator.
 
Schedules substitute instructors using online for scheduling software for assigned classes within time frames established by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator.
 
Logs class attendance.
Assists with special events within the Fitness Division as well as participates in the annual shut-down week.
 
PERIPHERAL DUTIES: 
Performs duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire. Current certification from AFAA, ACSM, ACE, or another nationally recognized certification association approved by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator required. 

Continuing education and updated certifications are required on an annual basis.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of customer relations techniques.

Successfully demonstrates fitness-teaching skills.

Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public in answering questions and handling difficult situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: 
Fitness apparatus appropriate for assigned classes and programs. Audio equipment associated with teaching fitness classes.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to stand, frequently walk and occasionally sit. The employee will frequently use hands, fingers, handle, feel, or operate objects, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms and smell. 
 
The employee must frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
 
Employee must communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood. Must be able to frequently engage in ordinary or telephone conversations with speech and hearing.
 
Employee must be able to consistently see with near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision and field vision. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust his or her focus, allowing a broad field of vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in inside conditions. The noise may be moderate to loud, with especially high levels and vibrations. Occasionally, the employee will be required to work outside or drive in varying temperatures and conditions. The employee will occasionally encounter fumes, dusts, odors and mists. 
 
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed, and are in no way construed or perceived to be exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
 
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.Part-time and Seasonal Town of Parker employees have limited access to benefits which include: employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse. The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Please contact jobs@parkeronline.org with questions regarding this position. Applicants must have the ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check.
We are looking specifically for Pilates Reformer Instructors for this job posting.
Full pay range is: $19.06/hr. - $26.74/hr.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.