Group Exercise Instructor

Summary: To teach a safe structured exercise class to members of various abilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead structured exercise classes (kickboxing, step, hi/lo yoga, pilates, muscle conditioning, water aerobics).
• Assist with the maintenance of exercise equipment (body jars, stability balls, rubber tubing, hand weights).
• Offer useful, tactful, and safe advice to individuals regarding their exercise program and/or use of equipment.
• Enforce all facility and program policies.
• Ability to conduct safe and effective exercise classes.
• Experience teaching aerobics to various groups.
• An understanding of strength training and cardiovascular exercise.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to assist individuals in developing safe and effective exercise program.
• Good communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has direct supervisory responsibility for all Group Exercise Instructors.

Requirements:

• Instructors must have primary Group Exercise certifications from one of the following: ACE, AFFA, ACSM, NETA, AEA, IFTA, SCW.
• Must have flexible schedule with ability to teach evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Classification: Part Time, non-exempt

Benefits: Employee Ambassador Program

The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.