Fitness Instructor - MindBody Instructor

Anticipated Hiring Range: $22.37 - $25.17 hourly

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 Requirements

• One to Two (1-2) years customer service experience.
• 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 of Group Fitness instruction preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to design an effective class based on the format and participant needs.
• Demonstrate the 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.
• Effective 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.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions. 
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• 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:

• 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.
• 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.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

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 - $25