Certified Group Fitness Instructor – Active Older Adults

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With competitive pay and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise.

Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits.

The pay rate for this position is $21.72. On call positions may have routine or variable work schedules.

In this position, you can expect to work on site at one or multiple Recreation Centers throughout the city of Denver.

Denver Parks & Recreation's Active Older Adults (AOA) program engages adults ages 50+ in wellness, exercise, and leisure activities that support healthy aging.

AOA programming includes aquatics, fitness, outdoor day trips, lunch trips, drop-in activities, clubs, arts & crafts, dance lessons, and more!

Certified Fitness Instructors provide instruction in group fitness classes aimed at active older adults in the Denver community, demonstrating proper techniques and methods for participants and ensuring a safe, fun, and enriching fitness environment.

This position provides the opportunity to obtain part-time work making a positive impact on the lives of Denver's active older adults while staying fit and taking part in the fun!

The AOA Team is looking for individuals to teach functional fitness and group training classes, particularly in our Northwest region including the Ashland, Aztlan, Glenarm, Scheitler, Stapleton, Highlands Senior, and Twentieth St. Recreation Centers.

Specifically, as a Certified Group Fitness Instructor you will :

• Provide exceptional instruction to individuals of all fitness levels.
• Demonstrate professional, safe, and effective class instruction while offering ongoing motivation and feedback to class participants.
• Create enthusiastic and energetic class environments while providing specific emphasis on safety and proper execution of movements.
• Show a willingness to answer questions and utilize positive conflict resolution skills.
• Meet the outstanding customer service standards of Denver Parks and Recreation.
• Instruct SilverSneakers class formats such as : Classic, CardioFit, Circuit, Yoga, Splash, and BOOM.
• Keep current on all certifications and industry practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

We are looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic fitness instructors who can provide engaging programming, with an eye for safety and fun!

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics :

• Current certification as a Group Fitness Instructor by a nationally recognized organization (such as but not limited to ACE or AFAA) OR a current specialty fitness certification (such as but not limited to Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Essentrics, or cycling) by a nationally recognized organization.
• Certification by Healthways in any of the following SilverSneakers class formats : Classic, CardioFit, Circuit, Yoga, Splash or BOOM.
• Current CPR / First Aid Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Community Health, Exercise Physiology, or related field.
• Experience instructing SilverSneakers classes or fitness classes for active older adults.

Required Minimum Qualifications :

• Education Requirement : Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience Requirement : None.
• Education / Experience Equivalency : One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements.
• Licensure / Certification : Certification as an instructor and / or trainer in yoga, step aerobics, kick boxing, boot camp, hip-hop, interval training, sports performance, strength training, Pilates, Zumba, indoor cycling, core conditioning or any fitness area by a nationally recognized organization.

Requires certification in CPR / First Aid at the time of application or within six months of hire date. Licensure and certification must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Job Profile : RG2111 Fitness Instructor Certified

Position Type : On-call

Position Salary Range : $21.54 - $29.51

Starting Pay : $21.72 / hour

Agency : Parks and Recreation

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