A nationally recognized personal trainer certification, such as ACSM, ACE, NASM, AFFA, ISSA, or NSCA.
A nationally recognized fitness instructor certification appropriate to the specialty being taught, such as ACSM, ACE, NETA, AFFA, or SCW.
One year of personal training experience.
Group fitness instruction experience in the specialty applying for.
CPR-AED certification before instruction begins.
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, kinesiology, and body mechanics specific to physical activity.
For aquatics instructors, knowledge of hydrodynamics, including buoyancy, resistance, drag, turbulence, inertia, surface tension, hydrostatic pressure, and the influence of body position and equipment in the aquatic environment.
Knowledge of teaching strategies and awareness of individual student needs.
Knowledge of choreography, cueing technique, music, tempo, rhythm, and safety.
Fitness abilities that match or exceed the instructional level of the class.
Knowledge of the aquatic environment and aquatic center procedures.
Knowledge of first aid principles and practices.
Knowledge of exercise physiology and exercise testing and prescription techniques.
Knowledge of basic nutrition and U.S. dietary guidelines within the scope of practice.
Knowledge of reviewing general health history, screening, and appropriate record keeping.
Knowledge of exercise correction techniques and how to teach appropriate form.
Ability to perform exercises and demonstrate them to clients.
Ability to communicate effectively when interpreting policies and procedures.
Sales and marketing experience in personal training and programs.
Ability to safely pull, push, lift, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work irregular hours, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
May be required to work immediately before, during, or after an emergency or disaster.
Responsibilities
Educate and instruct students on principles of exercise and physical fitness.
Educate and instruct students on principles of hydrodynamics as applied to exercise in the aquatic environment.
Explain exercise technique effectively.
Design safe and effective exercise routines for all ages and fitness levels.
Start and end classes on time, maintain attendance records, return equipment to storage areas, and assist with quality assurance of equipment being used.
Remain available to answer student questions and communicate with them in a positive and encouraging manner.
Supervise and monitor exercise participants.
Perform fitness assessments, develop exercise prescriptions, and design safe and effective workout programs for a diverse population, including high-risk clientele.
Provide one-on-one consulting, training, and motivation.
Design and implement incentive, health promotion, and other specialty programs as needed.
Perform administrative tasks associated with facility operations.
Answer questions and communicate with clients in a positive and encouraging manner.
Professionally represent physical fitness, a healthful lifestyle, and the Parks and Recreation department's values.
Maintain equipment and help keep records of center needs and maintenance.
Attend staff meetings and training sessions to enhance communication and job performance.
Inform the supervisor of opportunities for course development, course improvement, and problems as they arise.
Continue education and self-improvement activities to address center and community needs.
Desired Qualifications
Outgoing personality and excellent communication skills, with superior customer service skills.
Department:
Das Rec
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Hiring Salary:
$28.11 - $33.73
Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?
What are we looking for: A motivated and enthusiastic team plyer to join the two-time Texas Recreation and Park Society’s Gold Medalist New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department at DAS REC, New Braunfels Recreation Center. DAS REC provides 77,000 square feet of something for everyone. For more information visit www.dasrec.com. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of site management. Work involves instruction of fitness programs and exercise routines in the recreation and fitness environment to individuals and/or groups for the maintenance and improvement of physical fitness and other dimensions of wellness. Work is reviewed for conformance to generally accepted standards of center operations, and for compliance with the established policies of the City of New Braunfels and Das Rec, New Braunfels Recreation Center.
The responsibilities you’ll be trusted with:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Educates and instructs students on principles of exercise and physical fitness
Educates and instructs students on principles of hydrodynamics as applied to exercise in the aquatic environment
Effectively explains exercise technique
Designs safe and effective exercise routines for all ages and fitness levels
Starts and ends classes on-time and as appropriate, maintains attendance record, and returns equipment to storage areas; assists in the quality assurance of equipment being utilized
Remains available to answer student questions, and communicates with them in a positive and encouraging manner
Supervise and monitor exercise participants
Perform fitness assessments, develop exercise prescriptions and design safe and effective workout programs for a diverse population, including a variety of high-risk clientele
Effectively explain exercise technique as well as provide one on one consulting, training and motivation
Design and implement programs to include incentive, health promotion, and other specialty programs as needed
Perform administrative tasks associated with facility operations
Answers questions, and communicates with clients in a positive and encouraging manner
Professionally represents physical fitness, a healthful lifestyle and the values of the Parks and Recreation department
Maintains equipment and helps keep records of center needs and maintenance
Attends staff meetings and training sessions to enhance communication and job performance
Informs supervisor of opportunities for course development, course improvement and problems as they arise
Continues to seek out education and self-improvement activities to be able to market to center and community needs
Your knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:
Required Education and Experience
Nationally recognized personal trainer certification. Including, but not limited to ACSM, ACE, NASM, AFFA, ISSA, or NSCA.
Nationally recognized fitness instructor certification according to specialty being taught. Including, but not limited to ACSM, ACE, NETA, AFFA, SCW.
1-year personal training experience.
Group fitness instruction experience in specialty applying for.
CPR-AED certified prior to start of instruction.
Preferred Education and Experience
Outgoing personality and excellent communication skills; superior customer service skills
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of basic human anatomy, kinesiology, and body mechanics specific to physical activity
Knowledge of principles of hydrodynamics including buoyancy, resistance, drag, turbulence, inertia, surface tension, hydrostatic pressure, and the influences of body position and equipment in the aquatic environment (aquatics instructors only)
Knowledge of teaching strategies and awareness of individual student needs
Knowledge of choreography, cueing technique, music, tempo, rhythm, and safety
Fitness abilities that match or exceed the class instructional level
Knowledge of aquatic environment and aquatic center procedures
Knowledge of first aid principles and practices
Knowledge of exercise physiology and exercise testing and prescription techniques
Knowledge of basic nutrition and US dietary guidelines within scope of practice
Knowledge of reviewing general health history, screening and appropriate record keeping
Knowledge of exercise correction techniques and how to teach appropriate form
The ability to perform exercises and demonstrate to clients
Ability to communicate effectively in interpreting policies and procedures
Sales and marketing experience in personal training and programs
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
The indoor environment provides for a safe and healthy work environment and is smoke and drug free. It is expected the work environment may be wet to varying degrees, and moderately humid with moderately loud sound levels to varying degrees.
Work is performed in a fitness environment; typically, indoors in all weather conditions, with potential exposure to hazardous chemicals; is subject to sitting, standing, bending and reaching for extended periods of time; and must be able to safely pull, push, lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
Must be able to work irregular hours including weekdays, weekends, holidays and evenings.
May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency or disaster.
NOTE: This position is designated safety and/or security sensitive.
The City of New Braunfels is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.