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Current Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
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Group Fitness Instructor
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| Salary: |
$12.00 - $25.00 Hourly
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| Job Type: |
part-time |
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All locations of Champaign Park District, Illinois
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| Group Fitness Instructors are responsible for instructing safe, effective group fitness classes. This is part-time, year round position. |
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Examples of Duties:
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• Demonstrate proper exercise and cueing techniques; create choreography for multi-level fitness classes that challenge beginners through advanced exercisers and provide modifications as needed; build patterns logically and create smooth transitions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of anatomy, kinesiology and physiology, and is able to apply it to classes and participants.
• Provide and wear appropriate fitness attire that falls within the CPD dress code.
• Make an effort to know participants’ names and meet their needs in order to retain them in class.
• Follow daily procedures: read notices, verify participants, track attendance and distribute participant evaluations.
• Be a team player: promote other classes, make necessary announcements, substitute for other classes.
• Select appropriate music for class that does not contain inappropriate or offensive lyrics.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures and techniques, including safe exercise techniques, and safe use of all equipment.
• Make sure class is safe for all participants and modify as necessary for participants with unique needs.
• Continue education and training in exercise and group fitness.
• Make sure equipment is put away in its proper storage area after each class. Report any equipment needs to supervisor, including equipment that needs replaced, repaired or cleaned.
• Present ideas on how to improve the fitness program to supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with participants, other staff and supervisor.
• Enforce and adhere to Champaign Park District policies and procedures.
• Work as scheduled to complete all duties assigned.
• Other duties as assigned. |
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Typical Qualifications:
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• Instructor must be 18 years or older and possess knowledge of all areas of group fitness classes.
• Must be certified in CPR, First Aid and AED, or be willing to obtain within 1 month of employment.
• Must be able to work on own without direction.
• Must be able to handle complaints and concerns from participants, and professionally respond to their comments.
• Teach all classes to the ability of the population, not your own.
• Prefer that applicant be certified as a Group Instructor Leader through AFAA, ACE, or other organization, or willingness to attend trainings. |
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Supplemental Information:
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Marginal Functions
• Attend staff meetings and workshops
• Implement emergency procedures for injuries, tornadoes and fire
• Assist in opening and closing procedures of the fitness room and/or building.
• Assist with fitness and wellness special events.
• Assist with daily facility upkeep.
Psychological Considerations
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions if CPR and/or first aid treatment is required.
Physiological Considerations
• Must be able to demonstrate various exercise techniques
Cognitive Considerations
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal skills
• Must possess good safety awareness and judgment.
• Must have extensive knowledge of all Champaign Park District rules and regulations. |
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