Specialty Fitness Instructor I / II - Substitute

Specialty Fitness Instructor I / II - Substitute

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Responsibilities

• Assists with setup, preparation and planning of specialty fitness classes.
• Instructs specialty fitness classes.
• Provides appropriate music for classes.
• Ensures all possible safety measures are observed. Responds to emergency situations as required and maintains accurate accident and incident reports.
• Communicates and enforces facility and class policies and procedures. Complies with City and departmental rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants to answer questions and resolve problems. Reports any issues and concerns to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

Specialty Fitness Instructor I : Requires six months of experience in teaching specified group specialty fitness class. Must be at least 18 years of age. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Specialty Fitness Instructor II : Requires eighteen (18) months of experience in teaching specified group specialty fitness class. Six months of Thornton teaching experience preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Licensing / Certification Requirements

Specialty Fitness Instructor I : CPR and First Aid certificates, or the ability to obtain both within 30 days of hire required. Certification in a specified specialty fitness class from an accredited organization or Group Exercise or Personal Training Certification from an accredited institution (AFAA, ACSM, NASM, ACE, etc.) to teach class formats that do not have a certification preferred. May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.

Specialty Fitness Instructor II : Group Exercise or Personal Training Certification from an accredited institution (AFAA, ACSM, NASM, ACE, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Physical and Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, climb, crawl, repeatedly twist the upper body, talk, hear, see, demonstrate manual dexterity, and be able to repetitively lift 50 pounds. The employee must demonstrate the ability to remain calm during routine and stressful conditions. The employee must be able to physically demonstrate and participate in all fitness exercises, for the duration of the class session, each time it is conducted.

Examinations may include application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.

Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important. Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.

As a condition of employment, the City of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and / or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and / or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.

Notes

This description is intended to reflect the current duties and requirements of the role and may be revised as needed. This posting does not guarantee employment and is subject to change.

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