What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Exercise Instructor position at Peoria Park District?
Duties: Under the direction of the Fitness Manager, the Fitness Instructor is responsible for the following:
- Lead and instruct group exercise classes with energy and enthusiasm.
- Find a substitute instructor if unable to teach an assigned class.
- Work with other instructors to sub classes when needed.
- Attend meetings and functions as needed.
- Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed; supporting all aspects of the Park District’s safety procedures.
- Performs all other duties as required.
Experience – Teaching experience and experience in customer service preferred.
Knowledge and Ability –
- Ability and physical condition to teach group exercise classes.
- Must hold current group exercise certification, Les Mills certification, and/or Yoga certification.
- Ability to assist patrons in equipment use while sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending and/or lifting up to 45 pounds.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills with different populations.
- Ability to be well organized and prepared to teach classes
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to keep a positive attitude with members and staff.
- Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.
The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Salary : $18 - $24