What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Instructor - Senior Center position at City of New London?
Conducts and supervises Senior Exercise classes. Work includes choreographing and leading group senior fitness programs. Work is performed under the continuing supervision of the Recreation Superintendent and the Senior Center Coordinator.
Work Environment:
- Organizes and guides a variety of Senior Fitness classes.
- Ensures a safe learning environment for all participants.
- Choreographs and plans all classes.
- Communicates fitness goals with participants making sure the class meets their needs.
- Reports all accidents, incidents and disciplinary actions to supervisor.
- Oversees proper use of facility, equipment and supplies.
- Maintains open communication.
- Attends all staff meetings and in-service training.
- Practices continuous learning through individual study and trainings.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of growth and development of all ages.
- Basic knowledge of instructional procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of and skill in health and fitness.
- Ability to work effectively with all participants and colleagues in a calm, courteous, professional manner.
- Ability to resolve conflict.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Experience in working with all ages.
- Experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above.
- Current certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer or ability to obtain it.
- First Aid Certification or ability to obtain it.
- Personal Training or Fitness Certification (NSCA / NASM / ACE / ACSM / PTA Global).
Work Environment:
- This position will have use of a gymnasium and may have to work under hot conditions.
- May occasionally work in odors and in cold.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs on occasion.
- Be able to perform activities such as carrying, walking, demonstrating skills that are being taught and communicating those skills instantaneously.