Group Fitness Instructor I-IV (Dependent on Qualifications)
Company: Town of Erie
Location: Erie
Posted on: March 15, 2025
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Job Description:
Job DetailsJob Location Erie Community Center - Erie, COPosition
Type Part Time -Salary Range $19.83 - $34.99 HourlyJob Category
Parks & Recreation Description
Come join our award-winning Recreation team as our newest Group
Fitness Instructor! Our instructors play an integral role in the
overall health and wellness of our residents' and Town employees'
lives.
If it's your passion to help deliver safe, effective, and
supportive learning environments for diverse participants with
varying skills and fitness levels, this is the place for you!
All staff are expected to adhere to the Town's mission, vision, and
values of TRUE.
Anticipated work schedule:
Our ideal candidates will have the following availability: weekends
(Saturday/Sunday), weekday mid-mornings and weekday evenings.
POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR
APPLICATION IS COMPLETE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.
Hiring Hourly Rate by Level
Group Instructor I
$19.83/hr - $22.3/hr
Group Instructor II
$23.56/hr - $26.51/hr
Group Instructor III
$25.68/hr - $28.89/hr
Group Instructor IV
$28.00/hr - $31.50/hr
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fitness Operations
Administrative Duties
Other/Miscellaneous
Qualifications
Education
Experience
Certifications
CPR/AED/First Aid
Group Instructor I
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
One (1) year of experience teaching group fitness classes
preferred
One nationally accredited group fitness certification (NASM, ACE,
AFFA) or specialized fitness certification (Les Mils, Cycling,
SilverSneakers, Barre, etc.)
or the ability to obtain a certification within six months of
hire.
Ability to obtain CPR, AED and First Aid within three months of
hire.
Group Instructor II
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Three (3) years of experience teaching group fitness classes
preferred
One nationally accredited group fitness certification (NASM, ACE,
AFFA) or one specialized fitness certification (Les Mils, Cycling,
SilverSneakers, Barre, etc.)
CPR, AED and First Aid certification
Group Instructor III
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Six (6) years of experience teaching group fitness classes
One nationally accredited group fitness certification (NCSM, ACE,
AFFA).
One specialized fitness certification (Les Mils, Cycling,
SilverSneakers, Barre, etc.)
OR
A 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification or a nationally
recognized Pilates Reformer Certification with a minimum of the
one-year teaching experience preferred
CPR, AED and First Aid certification
Group Instructor IV
Bachelor's degree and/or Master's Degree in exercise science,
kinesiology, exercise physiology or other fitness field
Ten (10) years of experience teaching group fitness classes
One nationally accredited group fitness certification (NCSM, ACE,
AFFA).
Two specialized fitness certifications (Les Mils, Cycling,
SilverSneakers, Barre, etc.)
OR
A 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification or a nationally
recognized Pilates Reformer Certification with a minimum of five
years teaching experience.
CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
A combination of education, experience, and certifications may be
considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of: To perform this job successfully, an individual must
demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills and
must possess expert knowledge of the principles, practices, trends
and methods of recreational fitness and wellness operations and
programming in a community setting. Knowledge of guidelines and
regulations related to Department, Town, County, State, and Federal
policies and procedures also required.
Skills in: Initiative and decision-making; verbal and written
communication; supervision, leadership, and interpersonal
relationships; basic financial methods of recreational programming;
outstanding customer service to a diverse population;
administrative functions; time management, meeting deadlines,
responding to internal and external requests in a timely manner;
the use of standard office equipment, computers, and various
software programs; positive and professional working relationships
with all Town staff and the community; conflict resolution;
handling controversial issues; comprehending instruction,
correspondence, and policies and procedures; problem solving;
remaining composed in emergency situations and working effectively
under stressful circumstances; performing CPR, First Aid, and AED
to level of certification.
Physical Factors:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will spend
varying amounts of time walking, standing, and sitting. Often
required to bend over, kneel, and stoop down to the floor multiple
times throughout shift. Occasional tasks require grasping, lifting,
and handling of exercise equipment. The employee will need to reach
for objects above and below the shoulders, push and pull objects
weighing up to 20 pounds. Tasks require the employee to spend
minimal amounts of time on repetitive motion tasks.
Environmental Factors:
Work is performed indoors, in a gym environment. The employee will
be required to communicate with clients while performing multiple
tasks. Tasks require adequate vision to spot incorrect forms in
clients and adjust. Tasks will involve moderate noise levels.
BENEFITS:
Part-Time employees receive the following benefits:
Eligible part-time employees may participate in the following
additional benefits:
EEOC: The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment
opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from
employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity),
national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic
information (including family medical history), veteran status,
marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or
local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or
discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful
harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the
purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's
work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or
offensive work environment. This provision applies to all
employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and
non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task
force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.
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