Fitness Instructor- Waconia Community Center

Fitness Instructor, Part-Time

Under the general supervision of the Fitness Director, is responsible for the leading of multiple group fitness classes that range in variety and levels.  Responsible for counting, cueing, organizing the class and choreography, and maintaining a fit and enjoyable class for patrons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: 

• Promotes a safe and fun environment for class participant
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper group fitness components, (warm up, aerobic exercise, flexibility, cool down, etc.)
• Knowledge of a variety or particular group fitness class or classes.
• Knowledgeable in techniques and dynamics of group fitness.
• Provide excellent customer service to class participants and guests. 
• Works to promote the fitness opportunities at facility with public
• Executes policies and procedures professionally and accurately.
• Communicates professionally verbally and in writing
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patrons and staff.
• Responsible for completing all tasks assigned by the Fitness Director on time.
• Attention to safety, including facility, equipment and participants
• Attends staff meetings as assigned.
• Performs any other related or similar duty as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position can involve sitting, standing, walking, running, stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.  Work responsibilities will be performed in a standard recreational facility.

• An office setting.
• A recreational facility setting.
• Attending programs during the day, evenings, or weekends.
• Some off-site promotion.

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED: 

Standard office equipment that include, computers and software packages, fax and copy machines, telephones, cash registers.  Standard exercise equipment includes weights, dumbbells, body bars, steps, fitness balls, and other equipment associated with use in a recreational exercise facility.

JOB STANDARDS: 

• Must have current Group Fitness related certification
• Must have a current American Red Cross CPR / AED certification or equivalent.  
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.