Fitness Instructor

SUMMARY
Instructs guests and members in effective workouts, explains proper techniques and demonstrates exercises. Prepares appropriate equipment and music for each class. Adhere to operating procedures and regulations of fitness facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct correct methods and lifting techniques to minimize the chances of injury.
  
• Conduct fitness classes to meet the physical abilities and interest of customers.
  
• Adhere to operating procedures and report to management in need of fitness equipment maintenance and repair work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
• individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
• A positive attitude and an approachable personality
  
• The ability to teach and motivate individuals people attending the fitness classes
  
• Good communication skills for explaining techniques and movements clearly
  
• A reasonable attitude for health, fitness and safety
  
• A flexible attitude to work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Fitness Instructor license/Certificate preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily indoor shifts, but may on occasion require outdoor shifts for employee related events. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  
• Frequent or occasional need to perform the following physical activities: reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting, and climbing. Have frequent need to perform standing and walking activities related to inspecting property.
  
• Constant need to perform the following physical activities: grasping, turning, finger dexterity.
  
• Occasional need to stand for long periods of time.
  
• Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs. frequently and 25 lbs. occasionally.
  
• Vision requirements: constant need to view small print. Frequent need to see small details and things clearly beyond arms’ reach.
  
• Hearing requirements: constant need to speak on telephone and/or two-way radio, respond to the general public and converse with staff. Ability to hear fire alarms and emergency equipment.