Summary: Under administrative supervision of the fitness coordinator, this position is to instruct group fitness classes in one or more specific formats to recreation participants of various fitness levels and abilities. Must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the stated values of the City of Fort Collins and the Recreation department.
The Recreation department is currently fully staffed with Yoga instructors, and is not hiring more at this time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Lead and instruct safe and effective group fitness classes in a welcoming, fun and motivating atmosphere.
• Plan to teach a class that matches the title, description, and level of the specific class or classes. Responsible to demonstrate, supervise and assist participants in proper technique of various exercises and routines. To minimize injury and improve effectiveness, may need to correct participant techniques during class.
• Explain and enforce safety rules and proper use of exercise equipment.
• Instruct ongoing classes on scheduled days and times each week, as agreed upon and assigned by supervisor.
• Show up on time to class, prepared to begin class on time. Must arrive to facility and clock in anywhere between 5-15 minutes before class time (instructor is considered tardy clocking in under 5 minutes before class). Instructor may be required to set-up equipment for class use.
• Provide customer service to participants by consistently engaging with others, greeting them, welcoming new individuals, answering questions, or helping to find the answer, creating rapport and a fun group atmosphere.
• Communicate to class participants with announcements including but not limited to reminders to sign up, sessions beginning/ending, class changes and/or additions, days with no class, other updates from facility, or supervisor.
• Always conduct self in a professional manner in accordance with City of Fort Collins and Recreation policies and procedures. Required to wear a City of Fort Collins provided staff shirt when on duty, and follow dress and appearance polices.
• End class on time according to the scheduled time. 50-55 minutes of class instruction time for an hour-long class. May be required to put equipment away at end of class.
• Help keep fitness rooms, equipment, and storage closets clean and organized. Report areas of concern or needs to supervisor in a timely manner regarding equipment and rooms.
• Responsible to find an appropriate substitute instructor for assigned classes when needed within a reasonable time frame.
• Demonstrate teamwork and consistent communication by actively subbing for other instructors, reading weekly update emails from supervisor, passing along feedback received to supervisor, and attending all mandatory fitness staff meetings.
• Maintain current certification(s) at instructors’ expense and keep current on trends and advancements in your training or specialization. Maintain an understanding and knowledge of exercise science, nutrition, and wellness within the scope of your certification and training.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is not responsible for the supervision of employees.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of, and ability to, communicate exercise physiology principles as related to a well-rounded fitness program.
• Physically fit to lead class at the appropriate level.
• Ability to understand and apply department procedures and policies.
• Develop routines with appropriate music and choreography.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
• Education and Experience: Minimum age is 18.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read instructions and communicate with City supervisor and the general public.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, groups of clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to analyze moderately complex problems where there are standardized activities. Problem solving results from conformity to established patterns and policies.
• Ability to provide City resources to participants when needed to help problem solve.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Must have current certification in area of instruction or specialization (e.g. Zumba, cycling, group fitness instructor, TRX) approved by fitness coordinator.
• Must have current CPR/AED certification.

Physical Demand: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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