Group Fitness Instructor

Job Summary: The Group Fitness Instructor role is responsible for leading and instructing the various group exercise classes offered to the members and guests of the Center Fitness Club.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Actively support the agencys risk management protocol that will effectively control and reduce accidents
• Obey the practical safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the Safety Committee, attend and participate in required safety trainings
• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions to the immediate supervisor
• Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs
• Every staff member, regardless of position, has a primary and urgent responsibility to clean and disinfect all club components as they are used by members and guests and yourself
• Ensure that classes are taught within ACSM, AFAA, ACE guidelines preparing and leading all levels of exercise classes designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, muscle tone, and the ability for perform activities of daily living
• Greet each member and guest by name when they enter and leave the Group Exercise Areas and assist in facilitating engagement between members when they are in the group exercise areas
• Arrive to work station 15 minutes in advance, prepares and provides an entertaining, effective and safe group exercise program for the participants
• Promote the facilitys services to members and guests.
• Attend all required department continuing education meetings and relevant member appreciation events
• Design class formats with guidance from the Fitness Manager on music selection, instruction of participants for proper form and technique and modifying classes to meet all the needs of the participants
• Provide support with Fitness Manager programming and specialty workshops
• Motivate members and guests to achieve optimal performance and self-development
• Remain current in group exercise programming and all job related certifications by participating in professional organizations, attending conferences and continuing education
• Assist with the organization and preventative maintenance of the Group Exercise Areas, stereos and equipment
• Willingness to step in and assist with other facility service responsibilities, as may be required to ensure that the facility delivers upon its Center Fitness Club commitment to excellence
• Responsible for growing program efficiency, satisfaction and innovation
• Work with the Fitness Manager to optimize resources and provider availability, while scheduling programs that meet the diverse needs of members
• Provide exceptional customer satisfaction by answering inquiries and comments regarding programs through efficient and timely communication
• Respond to all emergency situations according to the Wilmette Park District policies and procedures
• Represents the Center Fitness Club in a professional, courteous and enthusiastic manner

Required Skills/Abilities (Technology, Mathematical, Language):

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• The interpersonal skills necessary to interact with participants in a personable, enthusiastic manner
• The organizational skills necessary to effectively coordinate class program and implementation
• The analytical skills necessary to plan and evaluate programming
• The creativity to choreograph strength and cardiovascular training techniques that are fun

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two or more years experience in a related field

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Considerable physical effort. Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Must frequently lift or move average weight material and occasionally lift or move heavy weight material

Required Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• Group Exercise Certification through a nationally accredited association such as ACE, ACSM or AFAA required for instruction of group exercise classes
• Specialty Group Exercise certifications through nationally recognized organizations such as: YOGA, Pilates, Pilates Reformer, Schwinn/Jonny G cycling, Zumba, WERQ are required for specialty group instruction
• CPR/AED Certification