GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Nampa ID City of Nampa Group Fitness Instructor Hiring Salary Range(DOE): $22.
00-$28.
00 Department: RECCR Job Status: Part-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Group Fitness Coordinator Amount of Travel Required: None Job Type: Regular Class Code: 9480 Positions Supervised: None Work Schedule: Must be able to work flexible and varied hours.
ROLE STATEMENT FOR GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR Plans, organizes, and implements group fitness classes for customers and City employees; performs other duties as required or assigned.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS The principal function of an employee in this class is to instruct group exercise programs and classes at the Harward Recreation Center.
Classes are taught on land in a studio setting.
The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Group Fitness Coordinator, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.
The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in the class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned coordinator, other city employees, community and neighborhood organizations, and the general public.
The principal duties of this class are performed in a health and fitness environment.
ROLE SUCCESS PROFILE Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s) • Plans and leads, group fitness classes as scheduled.
• Maintains a safe environment for group fitness instruction including providing information, demonstration, and assistance to customers regarding proper exercise techniques and inspecting equipment for damage.
• Secures substitutes for scheduled classes when unable to cover them.
• Maintains accurate records of equipment issues updating equipment as long as necessary.
• Promotes special events for customers and community members, including implementing special events when necessary.
• Accurately documents class attendance numbers.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of position.
• Fosters relationships with customers, coworkers, and others.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions; reviews publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, certifications, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.
ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIP EXPECTATIONS Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
Communicates and regularly coordinates with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
Communicates information and states concerns clearly and professionally.
Respects the opinion of others and demonstrate a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.
Accepts and performs changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed in a timely and effective manner.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE General knowledge of safety principles, current practices, and equipment related to the program or fitness class assigned.
General knowledge of principles for dealing with people of various ages and from various socio-economic groups.
General knowledge of human anatomy and physiological function as it relates to specific classes.
General knowledge of basic record-keeping practices.
SKILLS/ABILITIES Physical ability to instruct a 1 to 1 ½ hour-long fitness class.
Ability to plan and instruct safe, motivating, and effective group fitness classes.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
General ability to understand and apply music phrasing.
Ability to apply integrity, ingenuity, inventiveness, and empathy in the performance of assigned tasks.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Commitment to Safety - Understands, encourages, and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Customer focus - Ability to take care of the customers" needs while following company procedures.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to act to ensure that you and others stay focused on an asked objective and perform in accordance with clear expectations and goals.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Technical Expertise and Usage - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Acquiring and applying technical and functional knowledge in a technological area of specialty.
Experience Required: Some Group Fitness instruction experience or any combination of knowledge and experience or willingness to become trained.
Computer Skills: Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
Certifications & Licenses: Nationally recognized Group Fitness or Aquatic Fitness Certification (or ability to complete within 6 months of hiring).
Specialty certifications are required for Zumba, Yoga, Cycle, and Pilates (others as deemed necessary by national organizations).
CPR/AED certified.
Working Conditions (more detailed essential physical job functions available upon request): The principal duties of this class are performed in a recreational and fitness environment.
The City of Nampa has a Drug/Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.
The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This position may close prior to the closing date.
Position : 948076 Code : 20240065-1 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Posting Start : 02/13/2024 Posting End : 02/20/2024 HOURLY RANGE: $22.
00-$34.
00