Variable Specialty Fitness Instructor
City of Lakewood
Variable Specialty Fitness Instructor
City of Lakewood
Municipal government in Lakewood, Colorado
The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.
Apply by: Continuous
HIRING RANGE: $23.00 - $28.00
JOB SUMMARY:
Pilates Reformer Instructors teach at Carmody Recreation Center for the City of Lakewood. This position is directly supervised by the Fitness Specialist and Fitness and Wellness Programs Administrator, and will assist in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to:
• Instruct Pilates Reformer classes to community members.
• Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form.
• Enforce policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas. Execute risk management plan.
• Maintain Pilates Reformer and CPR/First Aid certifications.
Job Requirements
• Pilates Reformer—nationally recognized certification
• AHA or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification
Supervision Received:
Receives general supervision from Fitness and Wellness Programs Administrator and the Fitness Specialist.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Experience:
• Experience and willingness to work with a wide array of populations and/or conditions.
• Minimum of 6 months teaching experience.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
*refer to specific certification requirements above
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Awareness and recognition of exercise contraindications
- Adherence to class format
- Reliable and punctual
- Physical ability to safely move Reformer equipment back and forth between standing vertical position against wall and horizontal class readiness on floor
- Recognition of safety concerns
- Working knowledge and aptitude in fitness
- Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate
- Willingness to help cover/substitute for other instructors as needed
- Ability to make sound decisions
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to use a computer and on-line time entry system, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other City personnel and the general public
- Experience in large group presentations highly recommended
- Ability to recognize deficiencies in class and make necessary modifications as needed
- Willingness to encourage participation in other fitness programs offered by the City of Lakewood
- Maintain personal and professional health to act as role model for patrons and coworkers
EQUIPMENT USED
Telephone Computer Pilates Reformer
Fitness equipment (weights/bands/balls)
Pay Range
Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.
Municipal government in Lakewood, Colorado
The City of Lakewood is the municipal government for Lakewood, Colorado, in the Denver metropolitan area. Its departments maintain streets and drainage, enforce building and land-use rules, and run police and municipal court services for residents and businesses. Beyond those core functions, it operates parks, recreation facilities, golf courses and cultural venues, including a museum and theater. An elected council sets policy and adopts the public budget, with tax funding supporting city services and finance staff handling utility billing and other collections. Incorporated in 1969, the city government is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.
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