What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class Specialty Instructor - Fitness Instructor position at City of Modesto, CA?
THE POSITION
Seeking experienced fitness instructors who are interested in part-time opportunities with the City of Modesto!
The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department is seeking an energetic and experienced Line Dance Instructor to lead line dance classes for all ages, levels and abilities. The ideal candidate will be skilled in various styles of line dancing and teach in an inclusive environment.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead weekly line dance classes.
- Instruct individuals and groups in line dance techniques and choreography.
- Provide clear, step by step instructions and demonstrate each movement with modifications as needed for students of different skill levels and physical abilities.
- Maintain a mix of music and routines for a variety of audiences.
- Keep up with current line dance trends to incorporate in new routines.
- Must have First Aid/CPR/AED certification within1month of appointment
Qualification
- Prior experienceteaching line dance (at least 1 year)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to use technology for streaming music and audio equipment.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants who best meet minimum qualifications will be invited to the next phase of testing which will be a selection interview.
The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
Essential and other important responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
Plan, organize, schedule, and conduct assigned classes.
Instruct individuals and/or groups in specified activity.
Maintain and submit reports and records as required.
Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
Open and secure various facilities as assigned.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Exercise proper program safety practices and procedures while carrying out programs.
Supervise program participants while guiding them in leisure and social activities.
Marginal Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Practices and techniques for favorable public relations, group cooperation and programming for participants.
Practices and techniques of specified activity.
Principles and practices of recordkeeping and scheduling.
Recreational, social and cultural needs of the community.
Ability to:
Think and react clearly, quickly, and accurately in emergencies.
Read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, including the ability to follow and to interpret written instructions and to perform basic arithmetic.
Prepare reports and records.
Coordinate and schedule a variety of activities.
Travel from worksite to worksite as needed.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Develop favorable public relations and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image.
Lift and carry heavy objects.
Run forward, backward, and laterally.
Perform light custodial maintenance tasks.
Be available and willing to work day or evening, any day of the week, and holidays, as assigned.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Relevant experience or knowledge in specified activity.
Volunteer or paid experience teaching the specified activity to children and/or adults is desirable.
Training:
High School diploma or GED equivalency.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license is desirable.
Possession of the below certificates are required to be obtained within 30 days of appointment to be scheduled and must be maintained for continued employment.
- Certifications must have an in-person, instructor-led skills session with hands and breaths training.
Additional Requirements:
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age at time of appointment.
A summary of your specialty is required at time of application.
Additional certifications and/or minimum requirements may be required depending on class specialty assignment.
NOTE: If hired, you will be required to be fingerprinted at time of appointment, in compliance with Section 10911-5 of the Education Code and Section 5164 of the Public Resources Code. In addition, it is the City’s policy to not hire individuals convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude, including, but not limited to:
- An offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Penal Code Section 290 (sex offender); an offense involving sexual misconduct with children; an offense involving prostitution (including solicitation).
- An offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11590 (controlled substance offenders) or any felony offense involving drugs (including possession, sale, distribution, transporting or conspiracy).
- A felony offense involving the use of force and violence upon a person or another, or a misdemeanor offense for same within the last five (5) years.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility: frequent performance moderate manual labor; frequent sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time; occasional bending, twisting, kneeling or squatting. Lifting: frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision. Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. Emotional/Psychological: frequent community contact. Environmental: occasional exposure to loud noises and large groups of people.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Conditions will vary depending on assignment. Work may also be performed in a typical outdoor or indoor environment on a year-round basis subject to street or field noise and year-round weather conditions. Duties may include some recreation-related field noise. Work often occurs at remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime and weekend work and travel is rare.
