What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Instructor - LesMills BODYPUMP position at City of Lafayette Colorado?
About the City
Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.
We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.
City Provided Benefits:
The City of Lafayette is looking for dynamic, high-energy certified LesMills BODYPUMP Instructors to join our team of fitness professionals. In addition to designing, implementing, and leading safe, effective and motivating classes to participants of various experience levels, you also need to be organized, reliable, and able to arrive at all your scheduled classes on time.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of city and department rules and regulations; considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation; working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles. Thorough knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies including: the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm.
SKILL: Public relations skills; demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job; choreography and music skills.
ABILITY: Plan, organize, instruct, and supervise the assigned program; control large groups of people; follow written and verbal instructions; remain current on the trends of the fitness industry; communicate effectively to the participants when teaching skills; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action to be taken; work with little or no supervision, as necessary; analyze and correct facility safety hazards; write incident and accident reports, as necessary; learn and adhere to the facility
TRAINING: Must hold current Fitness Certification from an accredited agency (ACE, AFAA or equivalent); Additional specialty/certifications preferred. Must be a certified LesMills BODYPUMP instructor.
EXPERIENCE: Must be at least 18 years of age. Previous instructional experience preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.
We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.
City Provided Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
- Bilingual Pay
- Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
- Identity Theft Program
- Recreation Center Pass
- Wellness Punch Card (50 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)
The City of Lafayette is looking for dynamic, high-energy certified LesMills BODYPUMP Instructors to join our team of fitness professionals. In addition to designing, implementing, and leading safe, effective and motivating classes to participants of various experience levels, you also need to be organized, reliable, and able to arrive at all your scheduled classes on time.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of city and department rules and regulations; considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation; working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles. Thorough knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies including: the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm.
SKILL: Public relations skills; demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job; choreography and music skills.
ABILITY: Plan, organize, instruct, and supervise the assigned program; control large groups of people; follow written and verbal instructions; remain current on the trends of the fitness industry; communicate effectively to the participants when teaching skills; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action to be taken; work with little or no supervision, as necessary; analyze and correct facility safety hazards; write incident and accident reports, as necessary; learn and adhere to the facility
TRAINING: Must hold current Fitness Certification from an accredited agency (ACE, AFAA or equivalent); Additional specialty/certifications preferred. Must be a certified LesMills BODYPUMP instructor.
EXPERIENCE: Must be at least 18 years of age. Previous instructional experience preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
- Leads, instructs and motivates participants in group exercise activities.
- Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provides adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down or teaches to a specific format.
- For each class, plans class curriculum, and prepares music and appropriate equipment, setting up and taking down equipment as required.
- Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for diverse participants with varying skill levels.
- Provides a safe, effective and supportive learning environment.
- Keeps supervisor informed of customer and facility needs.
- Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are followed.
- Keeps accurate track of class attendance.
- Responsible for finding a dependable, appropriate substitute upon their absence.
- Attends scheduled meetings as required.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Must be a certified LesMills BODYPUMP instructor
- Must hold current CPR/AED certification.