Fitness Instructor - Ballet/Barre/Dance

We are looking for a fitness instructor that will provide group fitness classes, monitor and educate patrons on fitness safety and maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants. 

Some of the day-to-day duties are listed below: 

• Teaches scheduled classes, begins and ends on time; provide adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down.   

• Monitor and record accurate class attendance. Assist patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.  

• Ensure pre-class set up and post class tear down, including area clean-up and equipment properly stored.   

• Give pre-class instruction, introduce self, greet class participant, get names of participants, information regarding limitations or injuries and give preview of class.  

• Modify exercises for special populations (injuries, back problems, pregnancy, etc.)  

• Prepare appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class.  

• Organize and direct activities of assigned participants in order to provide a high level of quality instruction for all participants.  

• Establish positive public relations with the participants helping them recognize and understand fitness developments.  

• Resolve simple public complaints in matters related to fitness classes and refers other complaints to the Fitness & Aquatics Coordinator.  

• Enforce standards and facility operational rules for all individuals using the facilities.  

• Help organize and assist in the development of special programs, activities or instruction.   

• Maintain an on-going program of personal physical fitness necessary to complete essential job duties.  

• Inspect relevant fitness equipment and facilities and prepare appropriate recommendations.  

• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective, and productive working relationships using tact, patience and courtesy. Effectively plan and organize work and complete tasks within prescribed timeframes. 

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The ideal candidate has the following qualifications:  

• Specialized training and/or certification in a fitness class or personal training 

• Maintain a current nationally recognized certification and provide proof yearly. American Red Cross certified in first aid and CPR/AED or able to obtain within one month of hire 

• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles  

• Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique, and rhythm 

• Choreography and music skills.  

• Ability to be professional and motivate class participants 

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