Senior Fitness Instructor
City of Boise

Job Info

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Summary Statement

The Parks and Recreation Department is currently recruiting for a Senior Fitness Instructor. This position will instruct or substitute for various fitness programs at the Dick Eardley Senior Center.

This position is open to all interested persons age 18 and older.

This position is designated as At-Will.

Essential Functions

Instructs or coaches students on specific physical fitness disciplines including weight-training, Pilates, yoga or other physical fitness disciplines.

Communicates with the Community Center Coordinator and administrative staff regarding class rosters, concerns or other issues involving the classes. Attends training sessions as required. Ensures the well-being of students while taking part in scheduled classes. Explains how to safely use equipment, and proper form and breathing during exercise.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Requirements:

• One year of experience in the fitness discipline she or he will be instructing.

Level of Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of various physical fitness disciplines and effective communication skills.

Abilities:
Ability to learn lesson plans and tools; demonstrate skills to participants; interact with the public and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public and other organizations; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Requirements:

• Three years' experience teaching and/or coordinating fitness programs and classes
• Previous teaching and/or coaching experience
• First Aid and CPR certification

Special Requirements:
All applicants must be able to successfully pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which include reference checks and criminal history checks

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described 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.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is always lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. Also the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, touch and feel. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, and bodily fluids.

This position works: varying hours depending on class times. Classes are held mornings, afternoons and evenings.

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