What are the responsibilities and job description for the WAFC Fitness Instructor position at City of Whitewater?
Job Summary
This position is responsible for preparing, teaching and modifying fitness, wellness and evidenced based programs to WAFC members and guests to meet their needs, interests and abilities.
This position offers 1–4 hours per week, with scheduling based on instructor availability. Preference will be given to applicants with early morning or evening availability and those who can introduce new or unique class formats that expand our current offerings.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And/or Experience
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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervision Received and/or Exercised
Direct Deposit required.
This position is responsible for preparing, teaching and modifying fitness, wellness and evidenced based programs to WAFC members and guests to meet their needs, interests and abilities.
This position offers 1–4 hours per week, with scheduling based on instructor availability. Preference will be given to applicants with early morning or evening availability and those who can introduce new or unique class formats that expand our current offerings.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.
- Monitor and direct participants in proper and safe use of exercise equipment.
- Offer modifications during class to accommodate different levels of fitness.
- Choose appropriate music.
- Set up and take down room for appropriate class needs.
- Keep storage room neat and orderly.
- Inform WAFC staff when maintenance and purchasing of exercise equipment is necessary.
- Inform WAFC staff of custodial needs related to cleanliness of the fitness and equipment storage areas.
- Inform WAFC Staff of any injuries or accidents. Fill out Accident/Incident form
- Maintain confidentiality as required, through all classes.
- Flexibility of schedule is required based on activities at the WAFC
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent. Any equivalent combination of related education and experience, that provides requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for the position.
- Certification in classes being taught.
- First Aid and CPR certification (or obtain within 6 months)
- Knowledge of fitness equipment and how to use it safely and correctly.
- Previous teaching experience.
- Ability to communicate orally, clearly, patiently and tactfully with participants,
- Ability to exercise judgment in the abilities or constraints of participants in a fitness class.
- Prior experience working with fitness class participants of various ages and abilities
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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Supervision Received and/or Exercised
- No formal supervisory responsibilities.
- Overall supervision and direction are provided by the WAFC Manager
Direct Deposit required.