Certified Zumba Instructor SUB

We are seeking an energetic and professional individual with experience in group fitness instruction who is also a reliable team player who will motivate and educate residents while promoting a healthy lifestyle and well-being. This position is for a Subbing basis as class coverage needs arrive for the facility. Must have availability Mondays at 9:00am and Thursdays at 7:00pm.

Job Description:

• Develop positive relationships with class participants through motivational instruction and education.
• Prepare and lead a fun, and effective group class based on the class description.
• Create a welcoming environment for all participants of every fitness level.
• Monitor and connect to participants during class by leading them in form, technique, modifications, breathing cues and encouraging them to listen to their bodies and meet where they can.
• Assist class participants with correcting form, providing alternative moves when needed, and helping participants remain motivated to attain their personal goals.
• Clean and organize the group fitness space before and after each class.
• Maintain a record of classes taught or subbed, including attendance numbers.
• As needed, secure substitute instructors to cover regularly scheduled classes or classes agreed to sub.
• Represent the Fitness Center in a professional manner, greeting residents as they enter and leave class and encouraging new residents to join.
• Maintain all current and correct certifications.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrating expert knowledge of established Zumba program curriculum according to standards
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe exercise technique and principles, general understanding of human anatomy and kinesiology.
• Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies, the incorporation of music, tempo, and cueing technique.
• Utilizing music, choreography, and voice projection to dynamically motivate and lead clients in physical activity
• Ability to effectively demonstrate skills being taught to participants and modify movements to all fitness levels.
• Ability to be self-sufficient in handling job responsibilities
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual
• Must be a team player and possess a positive attitude.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
• Certified Personal Training Certificate or Group Fitness Instructor Certification.
• Possess a Certified Zumba Fitness Instructor and/or U-Jam certification
• [recommended] Ability to teach Aqua Zumba class formats