POSITION SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, the PT Trainer, Aerobic Dance provides group fitness instruction, monitors and educates patrons on fitness and safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provides adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down
- Instructs patrons on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles
- Prepares appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class
- Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants
- Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs
- Ensures that safety standards are met, and adherence to department and facility policies are followed
- Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles
- Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies
- The incorporation of music, tempo, cueing and rhythm as it applies to choreographed class formats
- Ability to be professional and motivate class participants
- Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
- Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
- Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
- Work is performed in a gymnasium/fitness type environment
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Instructor national certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA) or equivalent
- Must possess a current Certified Group Fitness or class specific training/ certificate
- Must possess current CPR, AED, First Aid certification, or must obtain the certification within the first 30 days after being hired
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High School diploma or GED
