Group Fitness Instructor (58009)

The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for instructing group fitness classes that enhance participants overall fitness while maintaining a safe, positive, and fun environment. Additionally, the Group Fitness Instructor will provide fitness challenges that will attain and retain participant enrollment. Classes meet either once or twice a week, and we offer morning, night and weekend classes.

We are looking for instructors specifically for Senior Fitness, Strength/Bootcamp and Aquatic Fitness formats. However, if you offer something else, we would love to know! Instructors must hold an up-to-date, nationally accredited certification for the class they intend to teach. For more information, please contact Xander Garcia at Xander.Garcia@wentzvillemo.gov or at (636) 639-2093.

This is an independent contractor position and is not considered an employee of the City of Wentzville. Contractors will receive a 1099 for work performed and are not eligible to participate in the City of Wentzville's benefits programs.

Essential & Ancillary Job Duties

• Instruct fitness classes by demonstrating movements, coaching modifications modify movements as needed for individual participants
• Monitor participant safety and adjust verbal instruction as needed to maintain a safe environment
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively before large groups when teaching and demonstrating techniques
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot audio equipment
• Complete attendance reports and instructor sign in logs consistently
• Arrive on time for contracted work. Punctuality and reliability is a must
• Deliver excellent customer service to participants
• Clean and organize after each class
• Develop positive relationships and rapport with class participants
• Send notifications or updates to the enrolled participants of the classes you teach through phone, email, or text
• Meet minimum enrollment requirements to run program
• Maintain current certification(s)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications & Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum 18 years of age
• One year of fitness instruction desired
• Up-to-date, nationally accredited fitness or personal training certification required
• Current CPR Certification required
• Knowledge of basic body functions and movement
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Work Environment & Physical Abilities

• Indoor work environment
• May be exposed to moderate noise levels
• Work may require frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly
• Must be able to move frequently