What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Fitness Instructor position at Troon?
Sea Colony Recreational is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor! Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service.
General Purpose:
Develops and assists members with aerobic and strength training programs. Assists in the safe instruction of exercise equipment.
Essential Duties:
Associate's degree (AA) in Physical Education or related field; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Demands:
Frequently uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; talks, hears, stands and walks, climbs or balances; stoops and kneels. Occasionally sits, crouches, or crawls; tastes or smells. Occasionally lifts up to 45 pounds.
Environment/Noise:
Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. Noise level is moderate.
Certificates/Licenses:
National Certificate for Aerobic Instruction. AED, CPR, and First Aid.
Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:
General Purpose:
Develops and assists members with aerobic and strength training programs. Assists in the safe instruction of exercise equipment.
Essential Duties:
- Guide members through initial and progressive training in the areas of flexibility, aerobic conditioning and strength training
- Instruct fitness and aerobic classes each week
- Teach proper stretching, strengthening and aerobic exercise
- Ensure proper, up-to-date and safe procedures are used in the teaching of all classes
- Participate in continuing education seminars and workshops
- Inspect exercise equipment and areas for cleanliness and safety; perform light custodial duties such as wiping down equipment and monitoring cleanliness in pool area, spa, fitness center, and locker rooms
- Choreograph exercise sequences and aerobic routines for aerobic dance and exercise classes; classes may be either indoor controlled exercise settings or indoor/outdoor aquatic settings
- Monitor classes in progress, providing constructive assistance
- Enforce all rules and regulations in a polite and professional manner
- Represent the community association's fitness center at meetings, seminars, and events with the fitness director, or in the absence of the fitness director
- Assist the fitness director with special events, tournaments, recognition programs, and any outdoor sports related activities
- Incorporate safe work practices in job performance
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Perform other duties as required
Associate's degree (AA) in Physical Education or related field; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Demands:
Frequently uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; talks, hears, stands and walks, climbs or balances; stoops and kneels. Occasionally sits, crouches, or crawls; tastes or smells. Occasionally lifts up to 45 pounds.
Environment/Noise:
Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. Noise level is moderate.
Certificates/Licenses:
National Certificate for Aerobic Instruction. AED, CPR, and First Aid.
Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:
- Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associate may be required to communicate with English-speaking customers or co-workers; manuals for the equipment the associate may use are in English)
- Experience and exposure to a wide variety of exercise equipment, instructional techniques, injury prevention, fitness/wellness counseling, and developing/interpreting personalized fitness/wellness regimens