Fitness Instructor - Cycle Instructor

Full Salary Ranges: $22.37 - $27.96 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $22.37 - $25.17 hourly

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted.  This law is intended to improve wage transparency.  The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer).  The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.  

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages.  This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more. 

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary

The City of Greeley Recreation is looking for certified Group Fitness Instructors to join our growing team. We are looking for instructors who can teach a variety of formats including: Aqua Fitness, MindBody (Yoga/Pilates), Cycling, SilverSneakers, Dance Fitness, Strength and Aerobic-Style Training. Instructors are responsible for leading safe, effective, and motivating group fitness classes for community members.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum

• Nationally Accredited Group Fitness Certification required: ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NETA, and/or Nationally Recognized Specialty Certification deemed appropriate for the class format.
• Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Certification required: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Preferred

• Two (2) years Customer service experience.
• Two (2) years of Group Fitness instruction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to design an effective class based on the format and participant needs.
• Knowledge of proper group fitness components: warm-up, aerobic conditioning and strength, flexibility, and cool-down segments.
• Ability to communicate proper form and usage of fitness equipment.  
• Ability to provide exercise modifications and progressions for a wide variety of abilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of cuing and musicality.
• Ability to uniquely motivate and build rapport with class participants to provide a safe and welcoming environment.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and best practices, including customer needs assessments, meeting quality service standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
• Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for design and delivery of group fitness classes on the weekly schedule.
• Keep accurate record of class attendance.  
• Willingness to cross-train in other group fitness formats.
• Serve as a role model to staff and participants as it relates to personal fitness, etiquette and safety.
• Provide a friendly, inclusive, service-oriented environment for staff and participants.
• Provide positive relations and policy education to participants.
• Maintain familiarity of Greeley Recreation functions including risk management procedures, membership information, basic operational practices, and understanding of programs and services.
• Respond to all injuries and assist in immediate emergency procedures.
• Keep group fitness studios and closet areas clean and organized.
• Maintain NCCA Group Fitness or specialty certification and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications per industry standards.
• Personal commitment to pursuing continuing education and advanced understanding of fitness, nutrition, and wellness industry standards. 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts while performing job responsibilities.
• Occasionally loud noise levels within the recreation facilities.
• Workdays can extend from early mornings to late evenings, as well as weekends and holidays.
• Variable Hour Position: employees are expected to work less than 30 hours average per week.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Physical effort required including, but not limited to, lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing and walking.

Travel

• None

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.

Salary : $22 - $28