What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Instructor/Trainer l (PT) position at Town of Parker, CO?
Job Summary
Under general supervision, this positionleads patrons in group fitness classes, events and activities and/or private/semi-private fitness training to help clients and class participants achieve their wellness goals. Classes/programs may include aerobics, Zumba, cycling, yoga, Pilates, strength/conditioning, weight loss, injury prevention, etc. either in a group or private setting.
Examples of Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and the Town may change these duties at any time.
Provides, prepares for, and updates class routines and training curriculum to meet relevant fitness trends; develops new routines, introduces new exercises. Ensures classes and trainings maintain safe and proper exercise techniques.
Schedules client training sessions, including communicating with clients if a session must be canceled or rescheduled.
Oversees and manages a safe environment for group fitness/private coaching participants. Executes the proper techniques of various fitness skills. Provides a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.
Educates and informs participants of current trends and information on an ongoing basis throughout the duration of the class or session.
Attends all training workshops/seminars and meetings established by the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator.
Answers questions and makes referrals to class participants in the areas of personal training, specialty classes, injuries or additional education.
Assists with special events and participates in the Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse annual Maintenance week.
Supports the Parker Recreation Center philosophies, policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.
Requires a National Accredited Certification* in either personal training or group fitness.
For two (2) or more certifications to be considered, they must be directly relevant to the type of coaching or class instruction the applicant will be providing on a regular basis. In example, Zumba certification would not count for an applicant primarily working as a Personal Trainer.
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or a related field preferred.
Accredited Title such as CSCS, CPSS, Certified Exercise Physiologist, etc. preferred.
Two (2) years of experience training or instructing classes preferred.
Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
- Knowledge of municipal recreation principles and practices.
- Knowledge of fitness concepts, training approaches and training formats for more in-depth, specific coaching opportunities.
- Knowledge of current fitness trends and research.
- Knowledge of recreation center or fitness center equipment and facilities.
- Skill in the training and supervision of patrons in a private coaching or group class setting.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public in answering questions and handling difficult situations.
- Ability to handle incidents and confrontations in a recreation facility.
- Ability to provide a positive customer service attitude towards all patrons.
- Ability to operate and repair small/light equipment, such as studio microphones or fitness studio equipment
- Ability to teach, on average, three (3) classes or ten (10) hours each week.
Additional Information
Working Conditions
The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.
Tools & Equipment
Requires frequent use of fitness equipment including strength, conditioning, weight, toning, and cardiovascular machines and equipment. May occasionally use fitness devices such as a body composition scanner, resting metabolic rate machine and various fitness software and general office equipment.
Physical Demands
Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, talking, handling, feeling or operating objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Requires reaching with hands and arms, climbing and balancing. The employee is frequently required to carry, pull, push, or lift up to fifty (50) pounds, and occasionally carry, pull push or lift more than one hundred (100) pounds with assistance. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus, allowing a broad field of vision.
Environment
Work is frequently performed in a climate-controlled environment, but the employee may be exposed to extreme cold/heat and wetness/humidity. The noise level in the work environment is usually high and may range from moderate to extreme with occasional vibrations.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Full pay range: $22.81/hr. - $28.90hr.
Starting pay range: $24.20-$25.68
Part-time and Seasonal Town of Parker employees have limited access to benefits which include; employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse. The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity employer. Please contact jobs@parkerco.gov with questions regarding this position. Applicants must have the ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check.
As a part-time Town of Parker employee, you have limited access to benefits which include: employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse.
Salary : $24 - $26
