Group Ex Instructor

Job Title: Group Exercise Instructor

Department: Recreation

Classification: Seasonal

Salary Range: $25 - $50 Hourly (DOQ)

IMRF Position: No

Directly Reports To: Recreation Manager – Aquatics and Fitness

DESCRIPTION

Group Fitness Instructors are responsible for leading and delivering group fitness instruction ranging in variety and level from aerobic activity, muscular strength, stretch, dance, yoga or mind body disciplines. This includes developing and organizing choreography, movement sequencing and progression, cueing participants set up, safety, execution, and more. The instructor must be high energy, motivating, and a relationship builder who will help others reach their goals through exercise while having fun. Group Exercise Instructors report to the Recreation Manager - Aquatics and Fitness.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Group Exercise Class certification (ie. AFAA)
2. Good customer service skills & ability to teach
3. First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to obtain in the first 30 days 
4. Ability to lift 40 pounds. 
5. Excellent verbal communication skills
6. Ability to understand and exhibit behavior consistent with the stated park district policy. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plan, instruct & choreograph classes. 
2. Provide class description, lesson plans and schedule to supervisor. 
3. Interact with patrons and park district staff in a professional and positive manner.
4. Maintain education & qualifications within fitness industry. 
5. Keep routines fresh, creative and current. 
6. Start & finish class on time. 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ensure choreography is appropriate for class and is easy to follow.
2. Provide modifications for low and high intensity.
3. Incorporate an educational component into your program.
4. Provide positive reinforcement.
5. Display high level of attentiveness & supervision while teaching.
6. Promote class to Huntley Park District community to attract enrollment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. Worker may be exposed to chemicals (cleaning materials).
2. Worker may be exposed to indoor or outdoor conditions.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. While performing this job, the employee is required to speak and listen, stand, walk, use hands, sit, stoop or kneel, bend and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
2. Specific vision requirements include, distance, color vision, peripheral and depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
3. Workers are allowed and encouraged to use mechanical or manual assists for lifting above 40 lbs. as a guideline. 
4. Worker must be able to follow directions with safe follow through and exercise good judgment and safety awareness. 
5. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

SAFETY AND FACILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Assure a safe and hazard free environment by inspecting and taking the necessary action to correct and safeguard against potential problems and/or accidents. 
2. Must comply with all safety policies and procedures now in effect or adopted in the future.
3. Worker must be able to follow directions with safe follow through and exercises good judgement and safety awareness.
4. Worker will use all required PPE.
5. All unsafe conditions are to be reported to your supervisor immediately.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICIES, SAFETY, ETC.

It is expected that all Huntley Park District Staff work toward the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Huntley Park District and comply with the policies and procedures as set forth by the Board of Commissioners. Resources that outline these policies and procedures include the Board Policy Manual, Personnel Policy Manual, Safety Manual, Departmental Manual, Area or Job Specific Manuals and other written or verbal procedures as provided by your supervisor. As all situations cannot be documented even in manuals such as these, it is further expected that your actions as an employee are always performed with safety in mind, respect of your fellow staff and customers in mind, and at the direction of your supervisor. It is expected that all staff will learn and understand these policies and procedures.

I list of all benefits offered for this job can be found here: Benefits