Recreation Instructor IV

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Application Deadline:
October 16, 2024

Compensation Details:
Full Pay Range

22.44 - 32.55

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the maximum of the range.This is a part-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
10

Benefit Eligibility Group:
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Job Description Summary:
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR - Silver Sneakers/Older Adult Classes

The Fitness Instructor role provides support and leadership in all aspects of the Fitness program. They lead, instruct and motivate participants in group fitness classes, including cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and range of motion. They are responsible for coaching participants through safe and effective exercise programming including motivating energetically, providing feedback, assessing strengths and weaknesses, clearly communicating and creating a community of wellness.

Job Description:

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR - For Silver Sneakers/Older Adult Classes

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Group Instruction:

• Teaches group fitness classes such as Fit + Strong, Silver Sneakers BOOM, Silver Sneakers Classic, Silver Sneakers Yoga, etc. to older adult participants. May also teach specialized formats based on qualifications.

• Provide a learning experience that is healthy, positive, enriching and emphasizes safety and the joy of movement.

• Instructs and educates patrons on safe and proper movement and equipment use, providing modifications and corrections as applicable.

• Create classes where techniques are clearly communicated, demonstrated, and progress logically in interest and energy.

• Distributes information to staff and patrons, answers questions.

• Share in responsibility of creating a welcoming and fun environment in respect to safety, security, inclusion, stereo equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and temperature.

• Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the Fitness and Parks and Recreation programs including accurate completion of all required paperwork.

Customer Service:

• Provides excellent customer service to include answering customers' questions, maintaining a positive and friendly class environment, and enforcing facility policies.

Teamwork:

• Is an active part of the fitness team, supporting and subbing for coworkers and arranges for substitutes if unable to teach.

• Continues education in the field, maintains certification(s) and job knowledge to remain current with trends, teaching techniques and attends all in-house training and staff meetings.

• Responsible for knowing and complying with all city and department policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies.

Safety:

• Takes proper safety precautions to ensure participant safety and prevent accidents. Is responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.

• Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures.

• Reports all accidents and damage to city property immediately (within 24 hours).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to teach group fitness and weight training classes to all age groups, including older adults
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology, exercise science or related degree (preferred, but not required).

• Additional nationally recognized certification or training in addition to base certification.

• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Current group fitness certification from: ACE, NSCA, AFAA, ACSM, AAAI/ISMA, NEDITA, ISSA, NASM, NFPT, IFPA or a Silver Sneakers certification or any nationally recognized older adult specific training or certification.

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

• Experience in older adult weight and fitness class instruction.

SUPERVISION:

Supervision Received: Recreation Program Coordinator

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Physical and Mental Effort

• Ability to perform a wide range of strenuous physical fitness skills. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.

Work Environment

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment. Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.

Machines and Equipment Used

• Free weights, various weight and exercise machines, functional equipment (kettle bells, medicine balls, resistance bands, etc.) stereo and microphone equipment.

Additional Job Description:

Last updated: September 2024

The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.

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