Group Fitness Instructor - City of Chaska, MN : Job Details

Salary: $21.92 - $27.40 HourlyLocation : Chaska, MNJob Type: Part-TimeJob Number: 23-00097Department: Parks & RecreationDivision: Community CenterOpening Date: 12/19/2024Closing Date: 1/2/2025 11:59 PM CentralFLSA Status: Non-ExemptReports To: Fitness SupervisorJob Summary Are you passionate about fitness and motivating others to reach their full potential? We're looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated Group Fitness Instructor to lead high-energy classes that inspire and transform! The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for leading quality fitness programs designed to meet the needs of participants through educational and fun classes in a safe and welcoming environment, all while providing exceptional customer service. Responsibilities 1. Leads motivating fitness classes according to the assigned schedule. 2. Instructs class to the ability level of the participants.3. Designs and teaches choreography using music tempo, count and phrase.4. Provides guidance in safe, proper exercise techniques and group fitness components (i.e. warm-up, aerobic exercise, flexibility, cool down).5. Works with participants to achieve their fitness goals and monitors participants' perceived rate of exertion.6. Monitor and record class attendance.7. Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.8. Works with other instructors to ensure all classes are fully staffed.9. Maintains group fitness equipment and room.10. Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one-year experience as a fitness instructor
• Active participation in Continuing Education Credits (CEC or CEU)

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Nationally Accredited Group Fitness Certification such as;
  • American Council on Exercise (ACE)
  • National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)
  • Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
  • Aquatics Exercise Association (AEA)
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  • Or other certification specific to group fitness
• Current American Red Cross (ARC) CPR/AED
• Current First Aid Certification
• Knowledge of exercise physiology, kinesiology and injury prevention
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others to achieve their health/wellness goals
• Interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability and desire to instruct in front of an audience
• Ability to demonstrate all skills necessary and safe proper techniques
• Outgoing, energetic and able to motivate and encourage participants to attend and actively participate in class
• Flexible and adaptive, capable of adapting teaching style to clients of varying ages and abilities
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity

Equipment, Mental & Physical Demands EQUIPMENT USED

• Computer
• Telephone
• Exercise equipment (such as free weights, exercise tubing or stability balls)

MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONSMental Effort

• Evaluate, plan and instruct
• Attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices

Physical Requirements

• Standing and movement for up to 60 min. at a time
• Bending, sitting, stopping, squatting, walking, and running
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs.
• Approximately 15-20% demonstration, 80-85% doing
• Ability to project voice

Working Conditions

• Fitness equipment
• Indoor/Outdoor environments
• Repetitive Motion

As a part-time City employee you may be eligible for the following benefits:

• 457b Tax-Deferred Retirement plan
• Depending on position:
  • Pension through PERA with Employer Match
  • Pension through Chaska Fire Relief Assocation
• Life insurance through NCPERS, if contributing to PERA
• Chaska Community Center - individual membership (depends on position)
• Chaska Town Course & The Loop at Chaska: discounts on green fees and merchandise
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness

01 Have you earned a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you hold an American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification? Please read all options carefully.

• I am currently certified.
• I have been certified in the past and am willing to re-certify within 30 days of hire.
• I have never been certified, but am willing to obtain this within 30 days of hire.
• I have never been certified, and am not willing to obtain this.

03 Please select the amount of experience you have as a fitness instructor:

• 1+ years
• Less than 1 year
• I do not have experience as a fitness instructor.

04 Do you currently have a nationally recognized group fitness training certification (e.g.: ACE, NETA, AEA, ACSM or equivalent)?

• Yes, I currently have a nationally recognized group fitness certification.
• No, I do not currently have a nationally recognized group fitness certification, but would be willing to begin my certification within 30 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a nationally recognized group fitness training certification, and would not be willing to begin my certification within 30 days of hire.

05 Do you possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a desire to instruct in front of an audience?

• Yes
• No

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