Jazzercise Instructor- SportsCom

The Part-Time Fitness Wellness Instructor is responsible for conducting a safe and effective aerobic, exercise, aquatic exercise, or conditioning class sponsored by the Department.

• Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
• Instructs assigned aerobic, exercise, or fitness classes in a safe manner.
• Keeps activity area and storage area neat and assists participants in putting up equipment.
• Must change fitness routines at least every six (6) weeks.
• Finds a substitute instructor when needed.
• Works evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Attends meetings and special training sessions when scheduled.
• Enforces the rules and regulations of the facility for the safety and welfare of staff and participants.
• Renders aid as needed, including administering CPR and using and AED device.
• Accurately communicates information to assigned supervisors in a timely and useful manner.
• Monitors class participants to ensure proper exercise techniques are being used and assists participants who need assistant or are in physical distress.
• Assists with various exercise programs and camps throughout the City when Fitness Wellness Instructors are requested.
• This list of examples is not comprehensive.
• Performs other work as assigned.

• Work is performed typically standing and walking; however, bending, stooping, sitting, reaching, squatting, hopping, jumping, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying recreational equipment and supplies weighing up to ten (10) pounds is required on an intermittent basis.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent required.
• Must possess a current Fitness Wellness Instructor certification by the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), or American Council on Exercise (ACE) or another credible certifying agency.
• Knowledge of current fitness science and the ability to use such knowledge while instructing class.
• Ability to design class activities to accommodate beginner, intermediate and advanced movements for a variety of fitness classes.
• Ability to instruct patrons in proper exercise techniques.
• Ability to work with different age groups.
• Ability to work flexible hours with some evening and weekend work required.
• Ability to learn and follow City policies and regulations. 

• Must possess current CPR/AED certifications or the ability to acquire same within three (3) months from date of hire. Failure to obtain the CPR/AED certifications within three (3) months will result in termination. 

• The Fitness Wellness Instructor should be able to use different kinds of sound equipment.

Salary : $23