What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Fitness Instructor position at Barrington Park District?
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is for a Group Fitness Instructor who can teach a musically driven, strength training class called FLEX IT that primarily uses the smaller and lighter studio barbells. The position of Group Fitness Instructor is a part-time position under the direct supervision of the Health & Fitness Manager. The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for creating fitness classes and implementing the proper format, demonstrating and reinforcing proper form while using energetic, positive and motivating techniques.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and implement the proper format for the type of aerobic/fitness class being taught, for example, choreography, and applicable music such as 32-count
- Assist with development of marketing strategies, promotional materials, prepare and review brochure copy for fitness programs
- Provide leadership and guidance to participants regarding proper form and skill
- Report to class 15 minutes early to prepare/review rosters, set up and/ or music
- Stay after class for up to 15 minutes to engage with participants and to clean up
- 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
- Instructors are required to locate and maintain a sub approved by 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/AED or First Aid if required
- Follow all procedures and guidelines as presented in the policy manual
- Wear proper uniform while teaching
- Attend staff training and risk management sessions
EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma required
- Current certification as a Group Instructor through ACE, AFAA or other organization
- 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 an Aerobic/Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, or in a related field preferred
SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT:
- Uphold safety and risk management strategies in support of and compliance with Park District policies, procedures, ordinances and practices
- Familiarity with and effective implementation of the Employee Safety Manual, Emergency Response Plan, and Crisis Management Plan
- Utilize the provided equipment to assist in injury prevention and damage to personal property
- Attend professional educational and safety trainings
- Assist with emergency procedures and building evaluation
- Utilize Personal Protective Equipment when performing duties, based on job tasks
- Correct unsafe conditions and/or report them to supervisor
- Promptly report hazardous conditions, accidents and injuries to supervisor
- Complete incident/accident report forms and promptly forward them to supervisor
- Perform any other duties, as assigned by Health & Fitness Manager
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regularly required to talk, hear or read
- Frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to assist and demonstrate
- Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds; and over 30 pounds with assistance
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- Employee should be able to maintain a positive working relationship with other employees
- Possess the ability to work well with the general public, parents, peers and park district employees
- Employee must work effectively under deadlines in a variety of environments and elements
- Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
- Employee must be able to function in a sometimes fast and ambiguous environment
PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- May be exposed to chemicals and cleaning materials
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- Indoor environmental conditions will include lighting, temperature and loud music
COGNITIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must be able to respond to and handle behaviors in a positive appropriate manner
- Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflicts and make effective decisions under pressure
- Employee must have the ability to follow directions
- Employee must have good verbal communications skills
- Employee must possess time management and organization skills to effectively perform the job
- Employee must be able to work independently with minimal direction
- Employee must have the ability to make judgments with respect to confidential information and problem solving
- Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of the position
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 changes; e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological developments, etc.
