City of Lakewood

Municipal government in Lakewood, Colorado

Variable Group Fitness Instructor

Fitness & Sports InstructionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeLakewood, CO, USA$18 - $23

About the Job

Requirements

Hold a group fitness instructor certification from ACE, AFAA, ACSM, or YMCA.
Have at least 6 months of teaching experience.
Have current CPR and First Aid certification.
Have experience working with a wide array of populations and/or conditions.
Recognize exercise contraindications and safety concerns.
Adhere to class formats and have working knowledge and aptitude in fitness.
Use a computer and have knowledge of Microsoft Word and/or a time-entry system.
Recognize deficiencies in class and make necessary modifications.
Teach proficiently to the beat of music using a 32-count format.
Have strong organizational skills and the ability to make sound decisions.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with City personnel and the general public.

Responsibilities

Instruct aerobic-based group fitness classes, including low-impact aerobics, senior exercise programs such as Silver Sneakers classes, older adult fitness classes, circuit training, and strength training.
Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form.
Enforce policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas and execute the risk management plan.
Maintain group exercise certification.
Work at any of the City's four recreation centers or Clements Community Center as scheduled based on business need.

Desired Qualifications

Have experience in large group presentations.
Encourage participation in other fitness programs offered by the City of Lakewood.
Demonstrate customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate reliably and punctually.

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: $18.00 - $23.00

Classes are held at all four recreation centers (the Link, Carmody, Green Mountain, and Whitlock Rec centers) and Clements Community Center.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.

JOB SUMMARY
Group Fitness Instructors can teach at any of the four recreation centers for the City of Lakewood and Clements Community Center. This position is directly supervised by the Fitness Specialist and Fitness Coordinator, and will assist in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to:

Instruct aerobic-based group fitness classes to community members. Formats offered by the fitness program include, but are not limited to, low-impact aerobics, senior exercise programs, including Silver Sneakers classes, older adult fitness classes, circuit training, and strength training.
Educate participants on proper and safe exercise form.
Enforce policies and procedures in group fitness activity areas. Execute risk management plan.
Maintain group exercise certification.

Job Requirements

Group Fitness Instructor: ACE, AFAA, ACSM & YMCA

Experience:

Experience working with a wide array of populations and/or conditions.
Minimum of 6 months teaching experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current CPR and First Aid certification.

KSA's and Physical/Mental Requirements:

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Awareness and recognition of exercise contraindications
Adherence to class format
Reliable and punctual
Recognition of safety concerns
Working knowledge and aptitude in fitness.
Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate
Ability to make sound decisions.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to use a computer, knowledge of Microsoft Word and/or time entry system
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
Proficient in teaching to the beat of the music (32-count) *
Willingness to encourage participation in other fitness programs offered by the City of Lakewood

EQUIPMENT USED
Telephone
Computer
Fitness equipment (weights/bands/balls)

Pay Range

$15.16-$57.58

Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.

About the Company

City of Lakewood

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.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lakewood, CO
Founded: 1969

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