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    Group Exercise Instructor - Pittsburgh, United States - Township of Upper St Clair

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    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Upper St. Clair Community & Recreation Center provides our members and guests with a comprehensive range of recreation services including: fitness programs, swim programs (indoor and outdoor), summer camps, youth programs, older adult programs, and more.

    The Part-Time Group Exercise Instructor works under the supervision of the Group Exercise Coordinator and is responsible for preparing and instructing quality group exercise classes for all members and guests in a fun and safe atmosphere. The Part-Time Group Exercise Instructor will also be expected to provide quality customer services and be capable of providing general department and facility information to inquiring members.

    Essential Job Duties and Responsibility

    • Promote health & wellness as a representative of parks & recreation.
    • Promote the development of a healthy self-image.
    • Ensures all technical equipment is safe for participant use prior to class and all equipment is stored in designated areas at completion of class.
    • Provides members and guests with a well-prepared class including modifications for all fitness levels.
    • Educate members and guests on exercise class area policies, procedures and conduct.
    • Maintain detailed and accurate records of class participation information for payroll and class participation data collection purposes.
    • Maintain current training certifications through continuing education programs.
    • Resolves complaints and violations of facility rules by members and guests.
    • Works cooperatively with visitors and employees.
    • Attend and participate in meetings as required.
    • Always promote health and fitness and the Community & Recreation Center in a positive manner.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Knowledgeable of basic and advanced fitness information.
    • Ability to create quality client-specific exercise routines.
    • Must be competent in one-on-one to small group training, and exercise program development.
    • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate orally by speaking clear and fluent English.
    • Problem solving skills, as the employee must be able to resolve discrepancies and answer questions from members and employees tactfully and courteously.
    • Ability to perform well in a family oriented service-environment in a recreation setting.
    • Ability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

    Education and Experience

    • Degree in exercise science or wellness-related field is preferred.
    • Nationally accredited training certification (AFAA, ACE, PhiPilates, etc.), and 1 or more years experience working as a group exercise instructor.
    • Current First Aid, CPR and AED certification.

    EQUIPMENT USED

    • The Part-Time Group Exercise Instructor must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate the use of all group exercise equipment located in the fitness studios including but not limited to dumbbells, jump ropes, aerobic steps, kettlebells, stability balls, bosu balls, and audio equipment.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
    • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    • The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    SELECTION GUIDELINES

    • Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.
    • The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
    • The job description does not constitute an employee agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

    Updated/Revised Jan 2024



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