Certified Group Fitness Instructor | Active Older Adults
Certified Group Fitness Instructor | Active Older Adults
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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 and this posting may close at any time. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
What We Offer
This is an on-call position which means it is a part-time hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay rate for this position is $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
Certified Fitness Instructors provide instruction in group fitness classes aimed at active older adults in the Denver community demonstrating proper techniques and methods for participants and ensuring a safe fun and enriching fitness environment. This position provides the opportunity to obtain part-time work making a positive impact on the lives of Denvers active older adults while staying fit and taking part in the fun!
The AOA Team is looking for individuals to teach functional fitness and group training classes particularly in our Northwest region including the Ashland Aztlan Glenarm Scheitler Stapleton Highlands Senior and Twentieth St. Recreation Centers. A full list of Parks and Recreation facilities can be found on our webpage.
Specifically as a Certified Group Fitness Instructor you will:
Provide exceptional instruction to individuals of all fitness levels
Demonstrate professional safe and effective class instruction while offering ongoing motivation and feedback to class participants
Create enthusiastic and energetic class environments while providing specific emphasis on safety and proper execution of movements
Show a willingness to answer questions and utilize positive conflict resolution skills
Meet the outstanding customer service standards of Denver Parks and Recreation
Instruct SilverSneakers class formats such as: Classic CardioFit Circuit Yoga Splash and BOOM
Keep current on all certifications and industry practices
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
What Youll Bring
We are looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic fitness instructors who can provide engaging programming with an eye for safety and fun! Our ideal candidate will possess:
Current certification as a Group Fitness Instructor 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 Yoga Pilates Essentrics or cycling) by a nationally recognized organization
Certification by Healthways in any of the following SilverSneakers class formats: Classic CardioFit Circuit Yoga Splash or BOOM
Current CPR/First Aid Certification
Bachelors degree in Exercise Science Community Health Exercise Physiology or related field.
Experience instructing SilverSneakers classes or fitness classes for active older adults
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 /Certifications: Certification as an instructor and/or trainer in yoga step aerobics kick boxing boot camp hip-hop 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 - $30.25Target Pay
$22.34/hourAgency
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Employment Type
Part-Time
