Parks & Recreation Volunteer - Fitness

Volunteer in the Durango Parks and Recreation Department’s programs, including sports, fitness classes, and activities. 

• Report to work at assigned time.
• Lead safe and effective fitness classes in designated locations.
• Clean and organize aerobics area.
• Inspect the aerobics area and equipment daily.
• Set-up all required and necessary equipment in order to get program started on time.
• Ensure a safe playing/program area by inspecting facility and equipment prior to class.
• Fill out and submit as scheduled an accurate time card for hours worked.

Other Duties:

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of and ability to instruct high-intensity fitness formats, including barre, power yoga, strength fusion, and HIIT. 
• Knowledge of aerobics area, sound systems, and equipment maintenance, including cleaning, inspection, and basic troubleshooting. 

 Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Operate fitness area equipment and sound system.
• Maintain physical fitness necessary to demonstrate and lead high-intensity fitness classes. 
• Maintain mental capacity that allows the capability of effectively interacting and communicating with others.

Work Environment:
Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, irregular work hours; may work in or around water and slippery surfaces. Periods of mobility with light and heavy physical activity.

 Physical Activities:

• Ability to effectively interact with other individuals.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, grasp and turn objects;
• Ability to climb stairs; and stand, sit and walk for up to 60 minutes at a time;
• Acceptable eyesight to read printed material & a computer monitor and to operate office equipment; Acceptable hearing to communicate with others in person or through telephonic means;
• Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others via the phone, at meetings and to greet and assist visitors.

Education or Formal Training and Licenses:

• National certification in group fitness or specific class formats. 
• CPR/AED certification and knowledge of emergency procedures.

Experience:

• Prefer experience in a Fitness related area or a degree in Exercise Science.