What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Exercise Instructor Downtown Naples position at Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH?
- DEPARTMENT: 17095 - Wellness
- LOCATION: 399 9th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
- WORK TYPE: Per Diem
- WORK SCHEDULE: Variable
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Job Summary
The Group Exercise Instructor designs and presents group exercise classes/programs to meet the needs and objectives of the target population. Utilizing multiple, nationally recognized group fitness certifications, the instructor will teach multiple class types. Instructors will receive a set schedule but will need flexibility to substitute teach as needed.
Substitute Instruction position: The number of classes taught will be based on requests from existing, scheduled instructors and will fluctuate. Substitute Instructors are required to teach a minimum of four classes per month, if four or more requests have been submitted for a format they are certified to teach.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
- Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time.
- Provides proper group exercise instruction appropriate for class being instructed. Provides adequate warm-up and cool down.
- Offers modifications during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
- Provides legally purchased music appropriate for the exercise format.
- Designs new classes and programs and implements the program effectively.
- Educates and motivates participants and members.
- Records attendance numbers for every class.
- Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.
- Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members subbing whenever possible and assisting with special events as needed.
- Reports unsafe conditions and equipment/facilities in need of repair to management
- Supports the NCH Core Values at all times in the facility.
- Recognizes and responds effectively to incidents and emergencies. Completes variances for any applicable incidents occurring during class.
- Enforces and adheres to Center policies and etiquette expectations.
- Assists management with member communication by providing announcements before and/or after class.
- Assists in maintaining a clean and organized group fitness room and equipment.
- Coordinates substitution needs with appropriate management.
- Accepts personal responsibility for professional development and growth.
- Minimum of High School or GED required.
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in group fitness as an instructor is preferred.
- Minimum of one nationally recognized Group Fitness Certification from AFAA, ACSM, NASM, ACE, YOGAFIT, SPIN, YOGA ALLIANCE, ZUMBA, WaterArt or any other nationally accredited organization is preferred.
- Pilates Reformer Certification required upon hire for Pilates Instructor roles.
- CPR, AED certification required upon hire. Within 90 days must complete CPR, AED, and First Aid through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.