BOXING FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Fitness Operations Supervisor, the RFC Boxing Fitness Instructor will design and instruct safe and effective boxing-specific fitness classes for members of all fitness levels and ages. The RFC Boxing Fitness Instructor will also act as a liaison between members and the Fitness Operations Supervisor. The RFC Boxing Fitness Instructor will keep the Fitness Operations Supervisor informed of all problems and concerns. The H-F Park District's mission statement is "to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities, and parks while caring for the environment".

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
• Instruct class.
• Represent RFC in a positive manner.
• Adhere to RFC rules and policies.
• Keep Fitness Operations Supervisor Informed
• Communicate with students, and take an interest in them.
• Take attendance.
• Prepare class music and routine.
• Be punctual.
• Enforce Fitness Class policies.
• Attend Fitness staff meetings.
• Keep certifications current (including CPR)
• Keep track of hours; record hours by using time clock
• Develop appropriate lesson plans for class
• Find substitutes if unable to teach, inform Fitness Operations Supervisor.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual, Policy, and Procedure
  
  

Handbook and Employee Manual.

• Other related job duties as assigned.
  
  

Cognitive Skills Required

• Ability to relate to students' needs,
• Ability to modify exercises or offer alternatives
• Ability to recognize participants and their ability levels.
• Ability to recognize situations that require assistance and respond appropriately.
  
  

Qualifications

JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Monitor participants' exertion levels.
• Answer basic anatomy and physiology questions from participants.
• Use and demonstrate boxing equipment
• Adapt to unexpected situations with minimal disruption to class.
• Motivate participants.
• Teach safe, fun, and motivating classes.
• Boxing experience
  
  

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• National Fitness Certifications preferred
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
  
  

Physical Requirements

STANDING: Must be able to dance, jump

SITTING: Required to sit on floor for toning work

WALKING: Must walk to conduct class

LIFTING: Required to lift weights to teach class

STOOPING: Must stoop to teach class

REACHING: Required to reach in class

CLIMBING: Required to use "step" in class

VERBAL: Must converse with class

VISION: Must be able to watch students

Part-Time Benefits

• Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center
• Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run
• Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena
• Individual Lions pool pass
• 20% off (1) facility rental/year
• 20% off birthday party package for child(ren)
• 20% off program fees
• Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower
• Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing)
• 457 Retirement Plan
• Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).
• Additional benefits for facility employees only.
• Paid CPR/AED training and certification.
• Paid Leave Time Off