Barre Fitness Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY: The Barrington Park District is looking for world-class Barre Instructors to join our fitness team. The Barre Instructor delivers an empowering, motivational, engaging, educational, and professional Barre experience to ensure a successful class for patrons while keeping them motivated and inspired. The Barre Instructor is responsible for teaching a balanced Barre class for participants of all fitness levels and abilities, cueing progressions, regressions, proper form and educating patrons on appropriate breathing principles and safe transitioning techniques. The position of Barre Instructor is a part-time position and under the direct supervision of the Health & Fitness Manager. The Barre Instructor is responsible for creating, implementing the proper format, demonstrating and reinforcing proper form for fitness classes using energetic, positive, motivating techniques.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma required
• Primary Group Fitness certification
• Barre certification or similar training
• Must have and maintain current certification in Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid within 3 months of hire
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Fitness Instructor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and implement a proper class plan.
• Assist with development of marketing strategies, promotional materials, prepare and review brochure copy for fitness programs, and promote class on personal social media and/or word of mouth
• Provide leadership and guidance to participants regarding proper form and skill
• Arrive for class 15 minutes early to prepare/review rosters, set up and/or music, answer participant questions and learn about limitations, develop rapport and relationships with participants
• Stay 15 minutes after class to clean up, answer participant questions and motivate participants to return
• Teach all classes to the ability level of the participants
• Maintain a professional manner through proper attire, attitude and aptitude
• Communicate with the participants, fitness desk and manager regarding any changes for the class
• Locate and maintain a sub and seek approval for subs from the manager
• Immediately report any problems or repairs of equipment to the Health & Fitness Manager
• Request supplies as needed for class with adequate allowance for timely delivery
• Accurately track attendance of all participants
• Maintain a working knowledge of all general and department safety rules
• Enforce safety rules and improve public and employee knowledge by preventing, confronting and correcting unsafe behavior
• Be prepared to perform CPR or First Aid if required
• Follow all procedures and guidelines as presented in the policy manual
• Attend staff training and risk management sessions
• Maintain current certifications through continuing education

HOURS:

• Classes are scheduled during Fitness Center Hours, Tuesdays: 9:15 – 10:15am

PAY RATE:

• Starts at $20.00 per hour

CONTACT:

All training provided. Please no seasonal applicants. Please complete an application . If you have any questions, contact Dana Daniel at ddaniel@barringtonparkdistrict.org.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and efforts of working conditions associated with this job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change: e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological developments, etc.