Fitness & Sports Instruction·Confirmed live in the last 24 hours·
Full-timeBuffalo Grove, IL, USA$27In-person
About the Job
Requirements
Maintain a current Group Exercise Instructor certification from ACE, AFFA, or AEA.
Maintain a current CPR certification.
Have a minimum of two years of teaching experience.
Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Responsibilities
Lead high-quality classes that match the class description and meet members’ needs; program, deliver, and adapt classes based on participants.
Find a substitute if unable to teach a scheduled class and be willing and available to substitute for other instructors when needed.
Attend department meetings and read and respond to email communications in a timely manner.
Arrive early to set up the equipment and room, check in participants, and clean up afterward.
Build relationships with participants to increase class participation and maintain a minimum average of eight participants per class.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in Aqua Fitness, Barre, Senior Fitness or Active Aging classes, and Cycle.
Other class formats are welcome, including strength, cardio, cycle, yoga, Pilates, dance, and HIIT.
The Fitness Center at the Buffalo Grove Park District is looking for energetic and talented Group Exercise Instructors to lead a variety of Group Exercise classes. This person should be able to maintain a positive working attitude with other instructors, staff and members.
We are especially seeking instructors with experience in: Aqua Fitness, Barre, Senior Fitness / Active Aging Classes, and Cycle.
Other formats are also welcome, including strength, cardio, cycle, yoga, Pilates, dance, HIIT, and more.
Essential Functions: 1. Lead high quality classes that match the class description, and meet members’ needs. Is able to program, deliver and adapt based on the class participants. 2. Must find a sub if unable to teach a scheduled class; willing and available to sub for other instructors when needed. 3. Attend any department meetings, read and respond to all e-mail communications in a timely manner. 4. Arrive to class early to set up equipment and room, check in participants, and clean up afterwards. 5. Establish relationships with participants to build class participation. Maintain a minimum average of 8 participants per class. 6. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience 1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent 2. Maintain a current Group Exercise Instructor Certification from ACE, AFFA or AEA 3. Maintain a current CPR Certification 4. Minimum of two years teaching experience
Salary Rate $27+ per class, depending on experience
Benefits Free Fitness Center pass, along with other discounts towards Park District programs.