Group Fitness Instructor

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Group Fitness Instructor

Hiring Salary Range(DOE): $19.28-$23.14
Position Salary Range: $19.28-$26.99

Department: RECCR
Job Status: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Group/Aquatic Fitness Coordinator
Amount of Travel Required: None
Job Type: Regular
Class Code: 9480
Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule:
Must be able to work flexible and varied hours.

POSITION SUMMARY
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Plans, organizes, and implements group fitness classes for customers and
City employees; performs other duties as required or assigned.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The principal function of an employee in this class is to develop and
implement group fitness classes. The work is performed under the
supervision and direction of the Group/Aquatic Fitness Coordinator, but
considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment
and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an
employee in this class establish and maintain effective working
relationships with the assigned Fitness Coordinator, Fitness Supervisor,
other City employees, community and neighborhood organizations, and the
general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a
recreational and fitness environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential
function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help
enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)
Plans and leads, group fitness classes as scheduled.
Maintains a safe environment for group fitness instruction including
providing information, demonstration, and assistance to customers
regarding proper exercise techniques and inspecting equipment for
damage.
Secures substitutes for scheduled classes when unable to cover.
Maintains accurate records of equipment issues updating equipment log as
necessary.
Promotes special events for customers and community members, including
implementing special events when necessary.
Accurately documents class attendance numbers.
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform
certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of
position.
Fosters relationships with customers, coworkers, and others.
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions; reviews
publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on
principles, practices, certifications, and new developments in assigned
work areas.
Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.

ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed
concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems
and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

Responds to citizens questions and comments in a courteous and timely
manner.

Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to
maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental
operations and activities.

Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including
attendance standards and work deadlines.

Communicates information and state concerns in a clear and professional
manner.

Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable
relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.

Accepts and performs changes in work assignments and/or how work is
performed in a timely and effective manner.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Some knowledge of safety principles, current practices, and equipment
related to the fitness class assigned.

Some knowledge of principles for dealing with people of various ages and
from various socio-economic groups.

Some knowledge of human anatomy and physiological function as it relates
to specific classes.

SKILLS/ABILITIES
Physical ability to instruct a 1 to 1 hour-long fitness class.

Ability to plan and instruct safe, motivating, and effective group
fitness classes.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established
procedural guidelines.

General ability to understand and apply music phrasing.

Ability to apply integrity, ingenuity, inventiveness, and empathy in the
performance of assigned tasks.