Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Certified Group Fitness Instructor
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Job Description
About Our Job
With competitive pay great benefits and endless opportunities working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you and those who benefit from your passion skills and expertise. Join our diverse inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver Denver.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
What We Offer
This is an oncall position which means it is a parttime hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay rate for this position $22.34/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denvers 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. Oncall positions may have routine or variable work schedules.
Location
In this position you can expect to work on site at one or multiple recreation centers throughout the city of Denver.
What Youll Do
Shape lives build futures and grow with us! The City and County of Denvers Department of Parks and Recreations (DPR) Fitness Division) is seeking passionate Certified Group Fitness Instructors to inspire motivate and guide our community members toward healthier more vibrant lives. With over 200 fitness classes specialized programs like boot camps and youth fitness and a dedicated team of 100 fitness professionals DPR offers a dynamic environment where fitness thrives! To learn more about Denver Parks and Recreations Fitness division please visit our Fitness and Personal Training webpage.
Group Fitness Instructors provide instruction in fitness programming demonstrating proper techniques and methods for participants and ensuring a safe fun and enriching fitness environment. We are currently looking for staff who can teach Spin/Cycle Pilates Barre Essentrics H.I.I.T. strengthbased classes Boxing and/or Zumba any other unique or niche fitness programs. Join us in fostering a healthier Denver one client at a time. Be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your growth. Together well build a stronger more vibrant community!
As a Certified Group Fitness Instructor you will:
Develop exercise programs designed for a variety of levels and lead clients/participants through workouts in individual small group and/or large group settings
Demonstrate appropriate modifications of exercises
Provide professional safe and effective demonstrations while offering ongoing motivation and feedback to clients
Create enthusiastic and energetic workout environments while providing specific emphasis on proper of movements
Meet the outstanding customer service standards of Denver Parks and Recreation
Keep current on all certifications and industry practices
Show a willingness to answer questions and utilize positive conflict resolution skills
Maintain a clean and safe orderly work area
Comply with employee procedures and expectations as detailed in the employee manual
Assist in participant recruitment retention program marketing and special events
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
What Youll Bring
We are looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic Certified Group Fitness Instructor who can provide engaging programming with an eye for safety and fun!
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience skills and characteristics:
Current certification by a nationally recognized organization (such as but not limited to: ACE or AFAA) OR a current specialty fitness certification (such as but not limited to Zumba Aqua Zumba Boxing Yoga Pilates Essentrics or Spin/Cycling) by a nationally recognized organization
Current CPR/First Aid Certification
Bachelors degree in exercise science community health exercise physiology or related field
Industry relevant experience as a Group Fitness Instructor
We value diversity of ethnicity race socioeconomic status sexual identity gender religion language ability and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. Youll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself your work the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Experience Requirement: None
Education/Experience Equivalency: One 1 year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.
Licensure/Certification: Certification as an instructor and/or trainer in yoga step aerobics kick boxing boot camp hiphop interval training sports performance strength training Pilates Zumba indoor cycling core conditioning or any fitness area by a nationally recognized organization. Requires certification in CPR/First Aid at the time of application or within six months hire date. Licensure and certification must be kept current as a condition of employment.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
RG2111 Fitness Instructor CertifiedTo view the full job profile including position specifications physical demands and probationary period click here.
Position Type
OncallPosition Salary Range
$22.08 $30.25Starting Pay
$22.34/hourAgency
Parks and RecreationThe City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability genetic information age or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance sign language interpretation realtime captioning via CART or disabilityrelated accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you please contact with three business days notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
