Group Fitness Instructor - Pilates

Job Title: Group Fitness Instructor

Job Status: Part Time – Non-Exempt

Department: Park and Recreation Services

Primary Work Location: Community Recreation Center – Fitness Center

Reports To: Wellness Manager/Wellness Membership Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: None

 Position Summary                                                                                                                          

Instruct group fitness classes to the guests in safe, effective and fun manner.  Responsible for ensuring guests have an enjoyable experience and that they have been scanned for class. Hours vary depending on session dates/times/days.

Essential Job Duties                                                                                                                                       

• Must be able to relate to and work well with staff, guests, and co-workers.
• Must have a complete and up-to-date understanding of fitness skills for the levels being taught.
• Arrive at least 10 minutes early to set up classroom, greet participants and members.
• Create and maintain motivating, fun, effective and safe workout in the group setting each class.
• Must attend and actively participate in continuous education courses, conferences, seminars, etc. to       ensure the most up-to-date and effective training and instructing strategies are being applied. 
• Ensure all participants have been scanned and paid to enter class.
• Must be able to teach various levels and styles of fitness instruction.
• Must find coverage and inform Wellness Manger/Wellness Membership Manager of the change in the schedule when unable to teach a scheduled class.
• Must maintain a minimum of eight people in each class being taught.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Supports and exhibits the established organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
• Work as scheduled.
• Supervise and instruct fitness classes as scheduled in order that all Wheeling Park District standards are        adhered to.
• Complete appropriate forms and reports for individual students, as applicable.
• Ensure all class participants have been scanned and have paid to enter the class. 
• Enforce all rules and regulations as indicated in manual or any other rules as assigned by the manager on duty.
• Maintain a high level of readiness and be prepared to handle any emergency situations.
• Have a total working and functional knowledge of safety, rescue, and first aid equipment located at the CRC.
• Attend and be held accountable for all information presented at all mandatory staff meetings.
• Required to attend in-service staff training reviewing operating procedures and changes as scheduled. 
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned by a Supervisor.

Position Requirements                                                                                                                      

Certification through ACE, AFAA, NASM or other accredited and applicable certification body. Advanced knowledge of safe exercise principles and practices. Ability to consistently perform maturely to maintain a favorable public image. Physical ability and endurance to perform the job. Must be 18 years or older. Maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude at all times.

   Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival. 
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.

Physical Requirements                                                                                                                          

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tool, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions                                                                                                                                      

• Most activities will be performed indoors.
• Driving to other park facilities will require the worker to be outside.
• Employee may be exposed to cleaning agents and toner chemicals. 

Salary : $27 - $32