Group Fitness Instructor
Group Fitness Instructor
Posted on :
26-04-2025
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Hourly Salary
$ 30 - 33
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
26-04-2025
Job Description
About us: The Downers Grove Park District enriches our community through natural area preservation and exceptional recreation parks and facilities that inspire memorable experiences. With almost 600 acres of parks and facilities there are thousands of opportunities for individuals of all ages and interests to grow play imagine and explore. Learn more at .
The Opportunity: As a Group Fitness Instructor you will lead fitness classes to enhance participants overall fitness by designing and leading classes focused on aerobic activity muscular strength stretch dance yoga or mind body programs.
What you get: In exchange for your time and talent this Parttime Class II position pays $30 $33 per hour
When youll work: Availability on nights days and/or weekends is required to accommodate our members needs and ensure that we can cater to a diverse range of schedules. Flexibility Available.
Benefits: Free 4500 Fitness membership and various District discounts.
Where youll work: Most group exercise classes take place at 4500 Fitness. Occasionally classes are run at various parks during the warmer months.
A Day in the Life:
- Motivate and inspire participants to have a safe fun and effective fitness class experience.
- Demonstrate exercises clearly and monitors participants to offer modifications as needed.
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where participants feel connected and comfortable.
- Keep accurate class attendance records.
- Ensure that all fitness equipment is returned to its proper place at the end of each class. This includes shutting down all audio equipment and fans and preparing the studio for the next class.
- Responsible for finding a substitute instructor when unable to teach scheduled class.
- Punctual and reliable to teach regularly scheduled classes while flexible to cover additional classed as needed.
- Answer participants questions to support them in achieving their fitness journey.
- Maintain uptodate fitness certifications and stay informed about the latest fitness trends.
- Attend all required department meetings and trainings.
- Ensure all Park Districts safety policies are being followed and implemented
About you:
- 21 years of age or older
- Must have or willing to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification within one month of employment.
- Group Fitness related certifications; must maintain certification remain as active staff (certifications accepted but not limited to: ACE AFAA NASM Step Pilates Cycle Les Mills Body Pump Zumba TRX Silver Sneakers Barre etc.
- Proven experience in leading group fitness classes in various fitness disciplines
- Knowledge of basic nutrition and the wellbeing of health/mind/body.
- Experience in teaching the use of exercise equipment required.
- Possess excellent teaching skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with participants and creative a positive inclusive environment
- High level of physical fitness and stamina to effectively demonstrate and lead classes
What sets us apart:
- Flexible hours
- Supportive supervisor and friendly coworkers
- Foster connections with patrons
- Work for a Distinguished Agency Park District
The Downers Grove Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Hourly
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