Group Exercise Instructor

GENERAL PURPOSE:



Performs professional work in the Parks and Recreation department. Instructs group exercise programs for members of the community. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. 

 EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

 

• Designs and instructs group exercise programs; including, but not limited to, structured class formats and choreography
• Designs, and comes prepared to teach with, program-specific music playlists for group exercise classes
• Performs room/equipment setup and breakdown for each scheduled group exercise class
• Promotes the group exercise program to all members/prospective members and encourage increased participation in all classes
• Provides direction and assistance to users of the group exercise classes
• Assists in the development of fitness and wellness activities
• Performs cleaning/maintenance tasks within the group exercise studio before and after scheduled classes
• Performs other related duties as assigned and/or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

National group exercise certification from an accredited institution; supplemented by at least one (1) year experience in the fitness/aerobics field.

Must have a valid state of Florida driver license, class E.

Must have a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

 

• Advanced knowledge of the goals and objectives required for planning, developing, and implementing group exercise programs
• Skill in providing good customer service
• Ability to organize work for timely completion
• Ability to instruct a group exercise class on beat and on phrase with the music, cue participants at least four beats before the transition, and provide participants alternative/modified exercises
• Ability to motivate and inspire participants
• Ability to construct an organized and structured group exercise class
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes
• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:



Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Tasks may involve extended periods of time standing.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:



Tasks are regularly performed inside without potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.

 

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:



Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.