About the Department

DEFINITION:
Group Fitness Instructors at the Brighton Recreation Center are responsible for conducting fitness classes in accordance with national certification organizations to ensure a safe, effective, and fun workout.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives direction from the Fitness Coordinator and Fitness Supervisor. Exercises supervision over fitness class participants and volunteers.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT / ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Evaluate and set class environment. Remove any obstructions from the workout area. Set up music and adjust it to the appropriate volume.
Conduct pre-class student screening. Address physical limitations or medical concerns. Explain pulse-check, target heart rate, and rate of perceived exertion.
Instruct participants through an exercise program using the following guidelines
Demonstrate safe and effective class sequences. Utilize modification techniques for all fitness levels.
Educate participants using auditory and visual techniques.
Execute smooth sequencing and transitions throughout the entire class.
Use verbal and visual anticipatory cueing for movement transitions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of one accredited Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Training certification (must be current)
Minimum of 1-year instructor experience preferred
CPR/AED certification (must be current or obtained within 3 months of hiring)
Valid Colorado driver’s license
Must pass criminal background check

Knowledge of:

Fitness safety standards and guidelines
Choreography design
Age respective class/exercise design
Skill modifications for various fitness levels
Hazards inherent to exercise and safety practices to minimize exposure
Emergency protocol

Abiilty to:

Understand community needs in fitness/wellness and evaluate activities according to those needs.
Monitor program compliance with related law, standards, regulations, and guidelines.
Effectively use quality customer service skills.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, other city employees and officials, community groups, the public and media representatives.
Follow policies and procedures related to attendance.
Substitute for other fitness instructors when needed.
Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions as outlined by management.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the fitness field (attend workshops, read fitness publications, visit other fitness facility classes).
Assist in the training and mentoring of other instructors.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Ability to perform moderate physical work. To lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, ride, climb, bend, kneel, twist, and perform similar body movements.
Possesses hand / eye / foot coordination adequate to teach a fitness class.
Ability to talk and hear in person.
Ability to see and read instructions, manuals, recreation, and athletic programs in progress.